How to Use the Standby Power Strip Savings Calculator
If your home has several devices that keep drawing power even when turned off — a TV, set-top box, computer, or router — that standby power alone can add a noticeable amount to your electricity bill every month. This calculator shows how much you can save each month by switching to a standby power cutoff strip, and how many months it takes to pay back the cost of buying one.
The calculation is simple. Enter the combined wattage of your standby-draw devices and your electricity rate, and the calculator estimates monthly savings assuming those devices sit in standby 24 hours a day. Add the strip's purchase cost and you'll immediately see how many months it takes to break even.
If you don't know the exact standby wattage, check the label on the back of each device or its spec sheet, or simply estimate around 10-20W total for a typical home with a TV, set-top box, router, and chargers. The more standby-draw devices you have and the higher your electricity rate, the faster the savings add up and the sooner the strip pays for itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have several devices with high standby draw, like a TV, PC, or set-top box, you can save anywhere from a few dollars to over ten dollars a month. Savings will be smaller if your devices already use very little standby power.
It depends on your total standby wattage and electricity rate, but most households recover the cost within a few months to about a year.