Why not leave the phone charger in the socket when not in use
A phone charger that remains plugged into the socket without a gadget consumes a small amount of electricity, but it hardly affects your utility bill.
However, it's important to remember that even with minimal energy consumption, leaving the charger in the socket can be dangerous. The main threat is not from electricity supply, but from the potential for fire. Cheap or defective chargers can cause fires even if they are not in use.
In the hustle and bustle of the day, we often forget to unplug the charger after use - we plugged in the phone but forgot to unplug the cord from the socket. This negligence can have serious consequences.
Therefore, it's better to always unplug the charger from the socket after the phone is charged. If you often forget to do so, you can use a power strip with an automatic shut-off feature that cuts off the power when the charging is not needed.
Let us remind you that Kyivstar will launch Starlink in the phones of Ukrainians.
Summary:
Leaving the charger in the socket after removing the phone is a bad idea, not only from a safety perspective but also from an economic standpoint. Even minimal electricity consumption can lead to a fire, so it's better to always remember to unplug the charger from the socket.