Tired of paying a lot of money for electricity? Unfortunately, without this cost, it is impossible to imagine a modern world, but we can all easily reduce it. In this article, we will learn how to save energy at home without using technically complex tools and prohibited methods. Let's get started!
The most energy consuming electrical appliances
First, let's determine exactly where the kilowatts of our energy go.
The most annoying household appliances:
- Refrigerator - 30 kW;
- Electric heating - 60 kW;
- Boiler - 180 kW;
- Computer - 45 kW;
- TV - 20 kW.
It's easy to figure out that we're going to limit the operation of these devices, but how can we do this without significant damage, because even without them, everyday life is hard to imagine? Let's figure it out now.
How to start saving kilowatts of electricity
- Defrost the refrigerator more often. The ice on the side of the freezer significantly increases energy consumption and does not consume electricity during defrosting.
- Forget the habit of idle opening the refrigerator door. The chambers absorb heat and increase consumption.
- Remember to turn off your laptop and computer. They also consume power in sleep mode.
- Do not get caught by the heaters. Try to make the most of the insulation in your home. There are a lot of options, the point is to remove the covers in the windows.
- Remember! Any electrical appliance consumes insignificant power even when it is switched off, so unplug it.
- Very common but important advice: when you leave the room, turn off the lights as well as the TV, which is always playing somewhere in the background.
- Try to monitor the quality and life of electrical appliances. Saving is now a trend in the manufacture of all equipment. Also monitor the condition of the wiring.
We've done almost everything, all that's left is to make these rules a habit.
Power saving devices
We are talking about technological innovations that reduce energy consumption.
LED bulbs
Under laboratory conditions, a good quality LED lamp can be 9 times more economical than an incandescent lamp and can serve 30-50 thousand hours. Although our everyday lives are not comparable to laboratory conditions, such lamps have another important advantage - the possibility of repair in the event of a failure. Although these lamps are more expensive than traditional lamps, their purchase will definitely pay off.
Energy saving
The principle of operation of such devices is based on the reduction of mains voltage drops and ensures the stability of the operation of electrical devices. Read the instructions carefully if you decide to use them!
Solar panels
Mostly only suitable for private homes, low energy and expensive. However, there are devices on the market that have built-in solar panels, such as lamps. Place them on the spot and they will be charged by sunlight until evening and spend the accumulated electricity in the evening.
Thermostats
Suitable for those who use boilers and boilers to heat water, the thermostat allows them to be switched off when heated to a certain temperature.
The above methods and tools will help you reduce your energy consumption and save you a lot of money.
I would also like to say that saving electricity is a huge benefit not only for the budget but also for humanity. So let’s take care of the ecology of our planet, along with the pleasant benefits we provide for ourselves!