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Keeping the Power Adapter(s) plugged in. Not right?

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theterminator Original post #1
Aug 12, 2013 at 1:00 PM
I don't know where to put this question.

I keep my 2 mobile charging adapters, 1 laptop charging adapter always plugged in but not necessarily charging. Will this harm the adapter(s) in any way? Although, when I remove the charger from my Samsung Galaxy Ace, it displays a message in the notification bar that Unplug the charger to save energy. Does that mean the adapter(s) are drawing electricity all the time? Will this affect my electricity bill?
dashing.sujay
dashing.sujay #2
Aug 12, 2013 at 1:24 PM
Yes, that affects your electricity bill, by a very miniscule amount though. And it affects charger also. Recently, my nokia charger got busted due to the same reason. But in many cases, they don't. Still, better be safe.