4 'vampire devices' adding £141 a year to your bills on standby

These 'vampire devices' could be adding up to £141 a year to your bills while they're left on standby (Image: SimpleImages via Getty Images)

Leaving devices on standby may seem innocuous but it can subtly increase your energy bills each month. Many household gadgets continue to consume power even when they're not in use.

These hidden energy consumers, often referred to as "vampire devices", accumulate over time and result in you paying for electricity that you don't actually use in any meaningful way. Almost two thirds (64%) of Brits confess to leaving devices on standby, with over a quarter (26%) admitting to this habit daily, according to a recent study conducted by Electric Radiators Direct which surveyed 2,000 Brits to reveal energy habits across the nation.

Stephen Hankinson, an