Today, many homeowners are looking to reduce bill payments. In particular, the question is pertinent: how to save electricity at home? To achieve maximum savings, it is important to use several methods at once. By using them in combination, you will be able to significantly reduce the cost of paying electricity bills.
Recently, the need to save electricity has been discussed more and more - the growing consumption of energy resources is depleting natural mineral reserves, and harmful emissions of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide from thermal power plants lead to global warming and environmental pollution.
Therefore, saving electricity in everyday life at the level of an apartment, private house or country villa has a double beneficial effect - on the cost of monthly utility bills for light and heating and on the temperature balance of the entire planet.
Tips for using household appliances
To reduce the amount you pay each month for electricity consumption, you need to start with the proper use of household appliances. First of all, you need to find out which one consumes the most energy. These include boilers and storage tanks with water heating function, electric underfloor heating systems, air conditioners, electric kettles.
Also, the washing machine, which is equipped with both heating elements and an electric motor, consumes a lot of energy. Many people use washing machines too often, charging them only half or even less. If you turn on the machine once a week, charging it to the maximum allowable weight, you will be able to save a decent amount during the year.
Replace all lamps in the apartment with energy-saving ones, which consume 5 times less energy than ordinary incandescent lamps. Energy saving lamps are more expensive. But the price is paid in full in the first few months after the installation of such lamps.
When you turn on the air conditioner, close all windows and doors so that no energy is lost. Otherwise, the split system will work much harder to cool adjacent rooms.
Instead of traditional systems, it is better to choose inverter-type air conditioners, as their energy consumption is 50% lower, and in terms of performance they are not lower than traditional models.
The electric stove consumes a lot of electricity. Electricity is lost if the size of the pot or pan is much smaller than the diameter of the burner. The bottom must be the same size or slightly larger than the burner. When preparing the first dishes or cooking something, cover the pan with a lid. Intensive evaporation of water increases the cooking time by 30%, respectively consuming much more energy.
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 feature. Activate it if it is not set to activate automatically. Do the same with the computer monitor.
When charging the phone or other widget, be sure to unplug the charger after reaching the desired battery level. Otherwise, if you leave it on, 95% of the energy will be wasted. To save money on charging gadgets, you can buy a portable solar battery that can be transformed into a charger. The device transfers the accumulated solar energy to the battery via a USB cable.
To make sure your vacuum cleaner consumes as little energy as possible, empty the bag or trash can and filter regularly.
High energy consumption may be due to improper installation and use of the refrigerator. It should not be placed near the stove or in a place exposed to direct sunlight. Also, do not put hot or cold food in the refrigerator. Defrost the freezer periodically. The thicker the layer of ice and frost in it, the more intensively the cooling system must work, which increases energy costs.
Devices
You can reduce energy consumption with the help of special devices. A large number of such developments are available for sale. They include:
- automatic switches;
- relays;
- transformers.
By installing such devices, you will pay 8 times less for electricity. There are different schemes of devices to reduce energy consumption. Today, devices - savers are becoming increasingly popular. With a load of up to 19 kW, such devices are able to reduce the consumption of the meter by 15%. All you need to reduce energy consumption is to connect the device to a socket located near the meter. Otherwise, if you plug the device into another outlet, it will simply become an additional burden on the network. However, when you decide to buy such a device, be extremely careful. Counterfeits are often sold, and sellers of such devices simply gain the trust of the buyer. It is recommended that you watch the video before selecting and installing.
To control energy consumption, buy a special adapter. There are several types of adapters on sale that are designed to calculate the electricity consumed. They make contact. By plugging in a TV or other equipment into such an adapter, you will see how much power it consumes and you will know which devices need to be used more economically.
Circuit breakers are a very profitable purchase for those who live in a private house or apartment. Installing such devices will solve the problem of light loss. This type of key has built-in motion sensors that give the appropriate signal when they detect the approach of a person or the lack of movement for some time. The timer can be set at a specific time. There are switches on sale that respond to the lack or presence of daylight.
In a private house, to save on utility bills, the best solution would be to install alternative energy sources. Of course, this will require significant financial costs. But later they will pay off in full and will allow you to save significantly on utility bills. If there is a river or stream near the house with a fairly fast flow, the water generator is an excellent choice. You can also consider installing a wind generator.
Please note that such installations require regular maintenance and inspections. Use solar panels to heat water in a private house. This will save you from having to use an electric kettle. And by installing a warm water floor, you can save on heating bills.