Today, many homeowners are looking to reduce bill payments. In particular, the question is relevant: how to save electricity at home? To achieve maximum savings, it is important to use several methods at once. Using it in combination, you will be able to significantly reduce the cost of paying electricity bills.
The need to conserve electricity has recently been increasingly discussed - increasing use of energy sources is causing natural mineral reserves to dwindle, and harmful emissions of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide from thermal power plants lead to global warming and environmental pollution.
Thus, saving electricity in everyday life at the level of apartments, private houses or country cottages has a beneficial double effect - on the cost of monthly utility bills for light and heating and on the temperature balance of the entire planet.
Tips for using home appliances
To reduce the amount you pay each month for electricity usage, you need to start with the proper use of home appliances. First of all, you need to know which of them uses the most energy. These include boilers and storage tanks with the function of heating water, electric floor heating system, air conditioning, electric kettle.
Also, the washing machine, which is equipped with both a heating element and an electric motor, uses a lot of energy. Many people use the washing machine too often, loading it only half or less. If you turn on the machine once a week, loading it up to the maximum weight allowed, you will be able to save a good amount throughout the year.
Replace all the lights in the apartment with energy -saving lamps that use 5 times less energy than conventional incandescent lamps. Energy saving lamps are more expensive. But the cost was paid in full in the first few months after the installation of the lights.
When you turn on the air conditioner, close all windows and doors so that energy is not wasted. Otherwise, the splitting system will work harder to cool the neighboring room.
Instead of traditional systems, it is better to choose air conditioners of the inverter type, because their power consumption is 50% less, and in terms of performance they are not inferior to traditional models.
Electric stoves use a lot of electrical energy. Electricity is wasted if the size of the pot or pan is much smaller than the diameter of the burner. The bottom should be the same size or slightly larger than the burner. When preparing a first course or cooking something, cover the pan with a lid. With intensive water evaporation, cooking time increases by 30% respectively, more energy is used.
As for TVs, it is recommended to give preference to modern plasma or LCD models, as they are the most economical in terms of energy consumption. Most TVs are equipped with a power saving function. Activate it if it is not set to active automatically. Do the same with the PC monitor.
When charging your phone or other device, be sure to unplug the charger from the socket after reaching the desired battery level. Otherwise, if you leave it plugged in, 95% of the energy will be wasted. To save money on charging the device, you can buy a portable solar battery that can be turned into a charger. The device transfers the accumulated solar energy to the battery via a USB cable.
To keep your vacuum cleaner using as little energy as possible, empty the bag or trash can and filter it regularly.
High energy consumption may be due to improper installation and use of the refrigerator. It should not be placed near the kitchen or in a place that receives direct sunlight. Also, do not put hot or lukewarm food in the refrigerator. Defrost the refrigerator periodically. The thicker the layer of ice and frost in it, the more intensive the cooling system has to work, which increases energy costs.
Device
You can reduce energy consumption with the help of special devices. A large number of such developments are available for sale. This includes:
- automatic switch;
- relay;
- transformer.
By installing such a device, you will pay 8 times less for electricity. There are different device schemes to reduce energy consumption. Today, devices - storage are becoming increasingly popular. With loads of up to 19 kW, such a device can reduce meter consumption by 15%. All you need to reduce energy consumption is to connect the device to the outlet, which is located near the meter. Otherwise, if you plug the device into a different socket, it will only be an additional load on the network. However, when deciding to buy such a device, be careful. Counterfeits are often found in sales, and sellers of such devices only cash in on the buyer’s trust. It is recommended to watch the video before selecting and installing.
To control power consumption, buy a special adapter. There are several types of adapters on sale that are designed to calculate the electrical energy used. They plug into the outlet. By inserting a plug from a TV or any other equipment into such an adapter, you will see how much energy is used and understand which device should be used more economically.
Circuit breakers are a very lucrative purchase for those living in private homes or apartments. Installing such a device will solve the problem of wasted light. This type of switch has a built -in motion sensor that provides an appropriate signal when it detects a person’s approach or absence of movement for some time. The timer can be set at a specific time. For sale there are switches that respond to the absence or presence of daylight.
In a private home, to save on utility bills, the best solution is to install an alternative energy source. Of course, this requires significant financial costs. But then they will pay in full and allow you to save on utility bills significantly. If there is a river or stream with a relatively fast flow near the house, a water generator is an excellent choice. You can also consider installing a wind generator.
Please note that such installations require frequent maintenance and inspection. Use a solar collector to heat water in a private home. This will save you from having to use an electric kettle. And by installing a warm water floor, you can save on heating bills.