You NOT Unplug?
This is just as important as knowing what to unplug!
Some appliances need continuous power to work properly, preserve food, maintain safety, or perform essential functions.
Refrigerators and Freezers
Don’t unplug your refrigerator or freezer simply to save electricity.
These appliances need power to maintain safe food-storage temperatures. Disconnecting them while food is inside can allow temperatures to rise and put your food at risk.
If you’re trying to reduce their energy use, keep the doors closed as much as possible, maintain appropriate temperature settings, check the door seals, and clean the condenser coils when the manufacturer recommends it.
Wi-Fi Routers and Modems
Routers and modems may use electricity continuously, but unplugging them can interrupt your internet connection, smart-home devices, security equipment, and other connected services.
You can switch them off when you know you won’t need them, but routinely disconnecting them may be more trouble than
