I unplugged my microwave between uses for 2 weeks this April to see if it would cut my electric bill. This is what happened

plugged in 24/7, even when not in use. We rarely think about it unless we are heating up a quick meal, but it constantly draws electricity just to keep its digital display glowing.

Intrigued by the idea of minimizing standby power consumption, I embarked on a two-week experiment to unplug my microwave between uses. My goal was to determine if this simple act could lead to noticeable savings on my electric bill. It seemed like an easy habit to adopt, and I wanted to know if the effort would