It is more than likely that you have left the mobile charger connected to the power supply without actually using it. What happens is that many are not aware of what really happens when it is left plugged in all day, at least until now, when we already know in more detail what happens with this practice that is so repeated today.
You may control what each of the devices you have connected at home spend, from the Smart TV or console to the computer and the air fryer. However, for many the mobile charger goes completely unnoticed, and not when it is being used, but when it is not used, but left plugged in.
If you leave it connected, it continues to waste electricity
It may surprise you, but the reality is that it consumes electricity. What you should be clear about is that although it may not involve a huge electricity bill, the truth is that it all adds up. In addition, there are other factors that work against this simple and repeated practice. So it is good to know all this series of details so that you can decide if it is better to always leave it connected or unplug it from the power.
First of all, why does the charger continue to consume electricity? This is due to its internal circuitry. No matter how much the mobile phone is disconnected, it continues to use energy, although it is a very small part of what it consumes when a device is charging. So the expense is minimal. To give you an idea, annual consumption can be between 0.10 and 0.20 euros per year. That is, it will only cost you a few cents per year. And, according to different studies, the average consumption is 0.00002 kWh, so depending on the hours it is left connected to a plug, the expense will be greater or less. Although, the average is the previous one.
The bad thing is not the consumption, but that it breaks down before
The real problem with leaving the mobile charger plugged in continuously without it being really necessary is not the electricity consumption. In this case, it must be taken into account that the useful life of the adapter components is reduced. The energy consumption is minimal when it is not used, as we have seen, but the big drawback is that it breaks prematurely. Something that will affect you to a greater or lesser extent depending on whether you use a fast charging adapter or not. More than anything, because this type of adapter with which mobile phones can be charged more quickly costs more money.
On the other hand, we must not forget that if it overheats too much, the truth is that the risk of causing a fire increases. Although the chances of causing an accident of this caliber are not very great. The really important thing is that it is going to break down before its time. And it is precisely for this reason that it is always advisable to disconnect it when not in use.
