Why you shouldn’t leave a charger in an outlet when not in use

Even in standby mode, chargers continue drawing power, leading to unnecessary electricity use and gradual wear and tear. In rare cases, voltage fluctuations could cause overheating or even a fire. Additionally, if you have kids or pets, leaving chargers plugged in increases the risk of them playing with the outlet. While modern safety standards minimize serious dangers, unplugging your charger is still a smart habit to adopt. Do you usually leave yours plugged in?