Certain actions should be avoided when handling the phone charger. Among them, that of leaving it plugged in when you are not using it. This habit can harm you in addition to damaging your device.
Charger connected when empty: what are the risks?
Whether it’s a phone, tablet or computer charger, we can sometimes, through lack of will or omission, leave them plugged in without actually using them. This is not without risk and this is why it is recommended to turn off a power strip if you do not want to unplug the charger.
Mobile phone charger. source: spm. Source: spm
Fire hazard
This is especially the case if the charger is of poor quality or damaged . And for good reason, when its internal components are damaged, there is a greater risk of short circuit or overheating. The transformer can cause a fire because the heat from the outlet is not used. This is all the more dangerous in the presence of flammable objects. In the event of storms or thunderstorms, it is recommended to unplug all devices to avoid creating a surge.
Smartphone charger. source: spm. Source: spm
Waste of energy
If it is important not to leave your charger plugged in when empty all the time, it is because this has significant impacts on the environment. And for good reason, leaving 6 chargers permanently connected is equivalent to an annual consumption of 2.6 kWh.
Risk of damaging it early
Adopting this harmful habit for the environment and your safety also harms this accessory. And for good reason, this has a significant impact on their life expectancy. So, you will have to replace it often and sometimes, the cost of a charger can be high. This is why it is also not recommended to charge your smartphone all night because the charger can also be damaged by adopting this habit. To preserve your battery , it is recommended that the charge level be between 20 and 80%.
That said, if you adopt the habit of leaving the charger plugged in, this is indeed a bad, environmentally unfriendly gesture that should be avoided. It exposes you not only to the risk of overheating but also of premature wear of this essential everyday equipment.
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