The present invention relates to an electrical household appliance having a zero standby mode which is capable of achieving a true zero power consumption standby state. The present invention more particularly relates to an electrical household appliance comprising a circuit board with a power supply, the electrical household appliance having a first mode of operation during which it is connectable to an external source of power and it dissipates electrical power and a second mode of operation during which it is connectable to an external source of power and it dissipates no electrical power.