Dangers of leaving your cell phone charger connected overnight

Almost always when we charge our cell phone After the battery runs out we do it at night, and the next day we disconnect it, but the charger stays plugged in and that, in addition to being a bad habit, could be dangerous and mean an increase in our electricity bill.

Here we tell you what’s happening if you leave your charger connected all night and why it could represent a danger in your home and for your health.

Why you shouldn’t leave a charger plugged in overnight?

The site specialized in technology Andro4All points out that thanks to ““Currently, they are quite safe, since they incorporate protection measures and are designed not to accumulate energy if there is no mobile phone connected,” They do not represent a mortal danger.

However, they clarify that if the charger is broken or counterfeitthey can damage your phone or cause a more serious accident such as a fireso they recommend using those that are approved by the brand that manufactured your smartphone.

On the other hand, according to the universal, If you leave your cell phone charger connected, it generates a silent power consumption call ‘vampire’, which means that even if our devices are turned off, they continue to consume energy without us realizing it.

This consumption is around 0.2 Watts per hour, in addition to the wear and tear of the power cord and electrical plugs.

Recommendations to avoid leaving the cell phone charger connected

Use regulators or multi-contacts with on/off to control the flow of energy and avoid ‘vampire’ consumption, in addition to preventing a spark from ever causing a fire.
Companies like Samsung or Apple recommend use original chargers of the cell phone because the voltage changes from one to the other and could be counterproductive; as well as prevent the wall socket from failing.
Have one on hand organizer box where you can put all your cables and chargers; Roll them up and avoid tangles.
Replace your cable if it is damaged or broken.
Make the habit of not only disconnect your mobile sino also the charger from the plug and store it.
Avoid using your cell phone while it is charging.
Always charge your cell phone in a cool place, away from humidity or too much heat.