Lots of power is wasted just by appliances sitting around your home. By unplugging them when you’re not using them you can save a fair amount on your hydro bill. It has been said that up to 40% of wasted energy on your energy bill is caused by plugged in appliances around the home even when not in use.
Unfortunately your beer fridge is one of those things that wastes electricity because they’re usually older fridges that are not energy efficient and you don’t fill them to capacity. If you must have one then consider buying a new smaller bar fridge. They use less power and are easier find a place for. They are other things for example: TV’s not being used in the home use power to run the internal clocks or the standby light even still draws power. Computers, Alarm clocks, Stereos, night lights, etc… If it’s plugged in it’s still using power or at least wasting it.
If we all take a look at how much energy we use then we can get a better knowledge of where we can save some. Every little bit counts and unless you produce your own via Solar or Wind Power then you’re just burning up fossil fuels. We all know they won’t last forever.
I certainly agree that unplugging appliances when not in use will lessen you electric bill. It is our practice at home that before we go to bed we unplug some appliances not in use like televisions and dvd player as well as gaming console conserve energy and money.