A new generation of appliances can help significantly reduce electricity consumption in the home. Of course, it is unthinkable to immediately replace all existing devices with energy-saving ones, but even the gradual replacement of obsolete or obsolete equipment can help to improve the parameters of energy consumption in the house.
Energy saving appliances
Refrigerators
The first energy efficient appliances we are looking at can save a lot of money by reducing energy consumption at home. After all, these devices work day and night, so it is better to choose them carefully. These are refrigerators. The technological innovations of almost all manufacturers are inverter motors. They are very quiet and allow you to regulate the power consumption of the device, avoiding peaks in consumption. By maintaining a constant and even temperature, it was possible to optimize energy consumption and increase the efficiency of refrigerators.
Several manufacturers have developed technology that can better preserve food by differentiating ventilation in different compartments. The release of active oxygen in modern models prevents the formation of bacteria. Energy-saving refrigerators manufactured by the South Korean company, in turn, use insulation panels more efficiently. They are much thinner than the materials used only a few years ago. This means that modern refrigerators have become more energy efficient. More food space, but less energy consumption for cooling. Recently, American researchers ranked refrigerators at the top of the list for saving energy. These energy saving appliances consume the same as a 20W lamp. This result is achieved thanks to efficient insulation, seals, new variable speed compressors and again the shape and position of the evaporator and condenser.
The results of other studies conducted in the United States may convince even the most hesitant to change the refrigerator. 12 years after buying a new model, the reduction in energy costs compared to an old appliance can be several hundred dollars. The most energy efficient models are those with a freezer at the top of the refrigerator. At the same time, side-by-side refrigerators have the worst energy efficiency performance.
Dishwashers
From a technological point of view, modern dishwashers not only use less energy but also much less water, and adjustable baskets allow you to optimize charging. German manufacturers also use the properties of natural zeolite, a mineral that absorbs moisture during washing and releases it as steam during drying, making the last step of the cycle faster and more efficient.
Washing machines
Modern washing machines provide differentiated washing cycles to reduce water and detergent consumption. In-depth research shows that the cleaning process does not depend on the water temperature and the detergent used, but is a consequence of the mechanical action of the drum. In this regard, new solutions have emerged, such as washing machines developed by the company, which introduce air bubbles into the drum, which allow the detergent to penetrate better into tissues and wash well even in cold water.
Induction cookers
Induction hobs are becoming more and more popular, even among the lines of energy-saving appliances. They cook food by creating an electromagnetic field that heats only the bottom of the dish. As a result, there is no loss of energy. You save money, given that the efficiency of these devices reaches 95%, while conventional gas stoves have leaks in the range of 30-60%.
Vacuum cleaners
How do you turn watts into useful vacuum cleaner work? Not much if the vacuum system is not effective. The only thing you can understand by looking at the watts listed on the energy label is energy absorption. But what if all this energy is used inefficiently? New energy-saving appliances provide good guarantees. The models of vacuum cleaners with cyclone technology have the advantage that they do not have a dust bag. The suction power remains unchanged, which benefits the energy efficiency of the device.
Energy efficiency label
Once you make sure that the appliances can help save energy in the house, all you have to do is choose the right model. There are many offers and it is not so easy to find your way. The first thing you need to do is pay attention to the energy efficiency label, which gives a clear idea of energy consumption.
The horizontal arrows at the top indicate the energy efficiency class, which can range from A +++ (best) to G (worst). The color of the arrows also indicates the degree of energy efficiency of the equipment: from red for high energy consumption classes to dark green for the most energy efficient appliances. The arrows show the energy consumption in kWh per year based on laboratory tests, ie under optimal conditions. Knowing the price of electricity, you can easily determine the annual price of electricity, which obviously depends on how you use the device.