Are Energy Vampire Taps Costing You Money? Vampire taps are in all of our houses right now and chances are, they’re costing you  money.  Many electrical devices use energy in “standby mode” 24 hours a day, even when they’re not in use.  A little extra energy may not seem like a big deal at first thought.  However, each extra item using electricity tacks on a little to your electric bill, making your cost higher for items you aren’t even using! Common vampire taps include: Electric razors and electric toothbrushes Computers, monitors, external modems and hard drives Fax machines, printers and scanners Cell phone chargers Telephones and answering machines Stoves and…