10 common household items that use too much energy

If you still have a set-top DVR or cable box, you probably use more energy than you think.Around how-to geek, the DVR box can use more than 25 watts and the cable box can use 15 watts. TVs are energy vampires too, but you can tackle these issues by getting rid of your DVR or cable box, using smart power strips to reduce brightness, and disable quick start settings and standby mode. Disable video game console functionality to instantly download games and updates as well. (When not using the TV Unplug the entire power strip from the wall, take out your PS4, and plug everything back in when you want to play a video game. )