You could save yourself cents per year!
That’s pretty much it. Maybe even tens of cents. In pre-USB era that actually made sense, Nokia chargers with a barrel jack (and other that era wall-warts) consumed even several watts on idle but (assuming a good quality) modern USB-bricks are way more efficient. They still consume a non-zero amount of power when plugged in but you’re not going to see that on your power bill. You’ll waste far mor energy if you forget your bathroom lights on overnight, even with LED bulbs.
taladar@sh.itjust.works 5 weeks ago
I would argue that you are much more likely to break the cable physically by constant unplugging and replugging.
Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee 5 weeks ago
Or wear out the wall switch.
ftbd@feddit.org 5 weeks ago
I have never heard of someone having to replace their wall outlets due to wear and tear
Atropos@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
As someone who just moved into a 1965 house - yep, plugs absolutely wear out. These are some sloppy bois.
Zak@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
I’ve encountered a number of outlets in American airports that should be replaced due to wear. They have very little friction on the prongs after millions of uses.