Energy saving becomes a serious problem. And the point is not entirely in people's self-awareness, but in the fact that utility rates are steadily increasing. Everyone who receives a bill at the end of the month asks themselves the question: "how to save electricity"?
In this article, 20 simple tips are written, thanks to which you can significantly save electricity.
Tip number 1
Unplug the plugs. Electrical appliances, even in standby mode, can consume electricity. Therefore, turn off all "red lights" and disconnect all wires from the network.
Tip number 2
Buy only energy-saving lamps. Although they are significantly more expensive than incandescent lamps, they save electricity 3-4 times and last 10-12 times longer.
Tip number 3
Turn off the lights. Although it is trivial, make sure that the lamps and electrical appliances in the apartment do not work in vain (they forgot to turn off the lights in the hallway, the TV is on, but no one is watching it).
There is a good way that can help in this matter. If a child lives with you (daughter, son, sister, nephew, etc. ), name him "electricity controller". If the child sees that one of the adult inhabitants of the apartment did not turn off the light, then he must pay a fine. The effect is amazing - the family saves electricity, the child earns pocket money from inattentive parents.
Tip #4
Shake the vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner will work much more powerfully if there is no debris inside. Cleaning will complete faster, so less energy will be required.
Tip number 5
Soak clothes before washing. The dirt will quickly get away from the outfits, and it will not be necessary to wash it several times in the washing machine.
Tip number 6
Defrost the refrigerator. A frozen refrigerator clogged with frozen ice will run 15% worse.
Tip number 7
Install a dual flow meter. The night rate is valid from 23: 00 to 07: 00. The price of electricity during this period is twice cheaper compared to the day. Conventional meters count all the energy used on a single scale. Therefore, it is unclear how much was spent during the day and how much at night. To split usage into two different balances, you must purchase a two-rate meter. Consumers who use this claim that the money spent on installation pays for itself in 2-3 years.
In order to use such a counter more efficiently, it is good to have a delayed start mode on the equipment. Now, this feature is not uncommon. There are a lot of washing machines, multicookers, bread makers with. Such a technique can be scheduled in the evening, and in the morning hang up washed clothes, have breakfast with pilaf and fresh cake. And the most pleasant thing is that the electricity used for these benefits of civilization will cost half as much as usual.
Tip number 8
Use spot lighting. It is not necessary to turn on the light in the whole room, it is enough to illuminate individual zones. For these purposes, you can use lamps that are less powerful than those usually placed in the main chandelier.
Tip number 9
Choose a light wallpaper. Sunlight bounces off white. Therefore, in a white room it will always be brighter than in an apartment with a dark interior.
Tip #10
Cleanliness is the key not only to health, but also to savings. A clean lamp shines 15% brighter. And don't forget that clean windows let in more sunlight. Therefore, it is better to do housework than to pay extra charges for utilities.
Tip #11
Remove the scale from the kettle. A boiled kettle will take much longer to boil than a clean kettle. It makes sense to clean it. It's not difficult to do: pour a small amount of water into the kettle, add 15 grams of baking soda and boil. Pour the water and repeat this procedure, but with citric acid.
Tip #12
Remove limescale from the washing machine. Like a kettle, a washing machine consumes a lot of electricity when scale has accumulated on the parts used to heat the water. The machine should be cleaned in the same way as in tip No. 11, the kettle, only you will need to take more citric acid - 5 sachets. Pour one into the drum itself, the rest where you pour the washing powder. Set the boiling mode.
Citric acid can be replaced with acetic acid. Pour 50ml into the machine and also run the water at 90 degrees. But keep in mind that acetic acid is more aggressive than citric acid. Vinegar will descale the water faster, but it can damage the rubber parts of the washing machine.
Tip #13
Replace the wiring, sometimes the increase in power consumption is due to the old wiring
Tip #14
Buy material, class A, AA, AAA. these are the most energy-efficient classes. This indicator is calculated based on the power consumption of the device for the year at standard consumption. If, for example, a washing machine consumes 55% of the norm, then this is class A, up to 75% - class B, up to 95% - C, etc.
Tip #15
Do not place the refrigerator near the radiator or near the wall. He will work hard.
Tip #16
Do not put hot food in the refrigerator. It will expend extra energy to cool the food.
Tip #17
Do not overdry the linen, dampen it with a spray bottle. Otherwise, the ironing time will increase significantly. Slightly damp clothes can be ironed much faster. As a result, less electricity is used.
Tip #18
Choose a laptop instead of a computer. On average, a laptop consumes 60 watts per hour, while a computer (CPU, monitor, speakers) consumes 220 watts. As you can see, laptops are much more economical.
Tip #19
Clean your computer of dust. As already mentioned above, all electrical devices overflowing with dust, scale or dirt will work in enhanced mode. The computer is no exception either. Therefore, do not forget to clean the system unit from dust in time. Moreover, if the system unit overheats a lot, it may even deteriorate. By cleaning your computer in time, you will save yourself an unforeseen purchase.
Tip #20
Choose LCD monitors. LCD monitors consume 3 times less energy than their CRT counterparts.
Use these tips and electricity bills will pleasantly surprise you in the near future.