How to save electricity and reduce light accounts?

The topic of electricity saving excites many.People continue to search for all known (and still unknown) ways how to do it more efficiently.Today we will share effective ways.

Of course, some of these methods are obvious, and many have used them for a long time, but, nevertheless, the resulting information obtained and present in the form of a small instructions for the careful consumption of electricity.

Method 1. Do we really need so much light?

How to save electricity

All -knowing statistics claim that 14% of all generated electricity is spent on lighting.But do we always use this incredible amount of additional energy without harm to ourselves?How to learn how to do it right?

These simple tips can help you with this:

  • Use electric light as much as possible.We do not urge you to return in primitive times, when people have only a daytime lifestyle (although this is undoubtedly useful for our health: doctors proved that an active night lifestyle and artificial lighting are chronic fatigue, depression and an exacerbation of chronic diseases).
  • Do not forget that the degree of illumination of the room is affected by how much lighting devices are contaminated.It is clear that the plafon in the kitchen, which was not washed for several months, will be covered with a layer of dust and fat and it will be very bad to pass the light.And pure lighting devices significantly illuminate the room, which means that you can use light bulbs.
  • Do not forget about clean windows.Natural light and sunlight will not only postpone the time to turn on the lighting devices, but also warm your room in the cold season.
  • It can be used when lighting the room, for example, combined lighting: do not turn on all bulbs in the chandelier at the same time or turn on in combination: a table lamp (floor lamp) and 1-2 bulbs from a chandelier.
  • Modern energy -saving devices can help in the economy of electricity: dimmers (rotary light -regulators that smoothly change the light level), motion sensors, impulse relays, digital switches.A built -in automatic shutdown system works very effectively in the entrance.
  • We use energy -saving lights (compact fluorescent, LEDs).
  • And very simple - turn off the light when you leave the room (in fact, this is probably the most difficult - in many houses there is a constant “war”, because everyone forgets to turn off the light).

A little about the advantages of energy -saving lamps:

  • A more effective electricity consumption (when compared with incandescent lamps-consume energy 4-5 times less).
  • Large light output: an energy -saving light bulb with a capacity of 12 W in terms of light intensity is approximately equal to 60 watts of an ordinary incandescent lamp.
  • It does not emit thermal energy in large quantities (this property can be used in small lighting devices) and distributes light more evenly and softly (the usual light bulb is not more than 10% of the energy consumed into light, and the rest into thermal).
  • The service life of energy -saving light bulbs, as a rule, is longer.Although it does not always correspond to the service life of the declared manufacturer.

True, the latter is sometimes due to the fact that we do not quite correctly use some types of energy -saving bulbs.Most often they burn out in places where they are used for a short time and where the mode is very often changed: “turned on” - “off”.

Ways to save electric energy

If you make a phased replacement of light bulbs, it is best to start with rooms where the bulbs work for a long time.In addition, frequent voltage surges in the mains, high or, conversely, very low temperature, very much affect the period of work.It should be borne in mind that some energy -saving lamps (fluorescent) cannot be used in devices with the adjustment of lighting brightness.

Over time, we all have to completely switch to the energy -saving light bulbs, since the law on energy conservation states that incandescent lamps will be completely removed from circulation and replaced with more economical light sources.Therefore, it is better to start doing this in advance, because immediately replacing all the bulbs is quite laid.

The undoubted drawback of energy-saving light bulbs is still high cost (although now they are already much cheaper than, say, 3-4 years ago), not always good quality and that, unfortunately, we lack points for reception of lamps (and such savings are very dangerous for us and ecology).

Well, if you can’t replace ordinary energy -saving light bulbs, use at least smaller bulbs.

Method 2. Multi -tariff meters

The question of using multi -tariff meters, of course, is not unambiguous.But if we take into account that some household appliances work around the clock (refrigerator) or almost constantly in “sleeping” mode (TV, computers), then taking into account their work at night, it may still be beneficial not only for fans of working at night.

In addition, modern multi -tariff meters take into account electricity much more precisely than induction.

Method 3. Useful savings

First of all, let's think about whether we use household appliances correctly?

The result of these thoughts for many of us will be disappointing.It has already been proven by experts that often household appliances consume much more electricity than they need for normal operation.

As we have already found out, many household appliances (microwaves, televisions, power supply, audio and video equipment, water heaters, computers, air conditioners and a dozen other devices) consume electricity not only in working condition, but also in “waiting” mode or, as we often say, in the “sleeping” mode.

Each of these devices separately consumes a lot of electricity.But if you summarize the consumption of all devices that work in the “sleeping” mode in our apartments, not small amounts are obtained at all for payment on accounts.

So, for example, the working hours in the “waiting” mode for the average for the TV are 19 hours, for the microwave-23.8 hours, for a compact discurer-23 hours a day.

As a result, this is 5-10% of the total electricity consumption in the apartment.

And what is the way out?And the output is very simple.Always turn off devices from the outlet that are not used.

Method 4. Miracles of technology

Methods for saving electricity

Obviously for everyone: you can’t save much with an old refrigerator or TV.Household appliances produced 15-20 years ago consume electricity 2 times more.

A way out of this situation: to buy modern energy -efficient household appliances.How to find out how energy efficient this or that device is?

To do this, carefully study the energy efficiency label, which should be on household appliances.It has letter signs from A (the highest class of energy efficiency) to G (the lowest).

In modern devices, electricity consumption even in “waiting” mode is much less than in outdated models.

As an indicative example of energy -efficient technology, for example, “smart” dishwashers or washing machines, which automatically dose detergents, water consumption, choose the desired regime.According to experts, such devices consume 44% less energy and 62% of water than outdated models of the late 90s.

It is not worth convincing of the advantages of modern technology.But what if not everyone can afford to replace the old household appliances with a new (usually expensive)?How can I reduce electricity costs in this case?

Method 5. We use what we have

Fridge

How to use the refrigerator, probably everyone knows.But, nevertheless, we stubbornly continue to put it next to the batteries, stove or near the wall on the sunny side.

But it is obvious that, heated from nearby heat sources, the refrigerator for effective work will consume more electricity.

In addition, it is desirable that in the room where the refrigerator stands, it is not hot (about 18-20 degrees), the refrigerator should be regularly thawed and released from the ice, check its tightness (sealing on the doors of the refrigerator), do not put close to the wall for better air circulation.

Also, you should not buy a large refrigerator just because it is fashionable or is the same with a neighbor in the kitchen (proceed from the number of members of your family and its needs).The larger the refrigerator, the more it consumes energy.

Vacuum cleaner

For the normal operation of a vacuum cleaner with less electricity consumption, it must be regularly cleaned of accumulated dust (dirty consumes 15-20% more) and take into account that it uses electricity most when turning on and off (if you vacuum the small room, try not to turn off too often).

Electric stove

An electric stove consumes a lot of electricity.How can I reduce electricity costs in this case:

  • Do not warm up the oven in advance, if this is not provided for a recipe for cooking a dish.
  • Use the residual heat of the fireplace (turning off 5-10 minutes before the end of cooking).
  • Close the pots with lids.
  • Do not use excess water when cooking vegetables and eggs.
  • Use good dishes with a flat -delayed bottom and the size of the burner.
  • Use the pressure cooks.
  • Use an electric kettle (it consumes less electricity than an electric stove), while purchasing an electric kettle sufficient in volume for the entire family and pour as much water into it as you use at a time.
  • Use a microwave oven and toasters, in which you can cook an equally tasty and crispy dish in just a couple of minutes than in the oven.But this is much faster, and, therefore, is more economical.

Washing machine

The washing machine spends up to 15% of home electricity.Use all the possibilities of economical electricity consumption, which are provided for by the instructions for your washing machine:

  • Fast and economical washing modes.
  • Complete load, but without overload (excessive load increases electricity consumption to 10%).
  • Lower temperature (not always should be washed at high temperature).
  • Correctly selected operating mode of the machine.

Iron

  • Here you can also use the principle of residual heat, that is, turn off the iron 5-10 minutes before the end of the ironing.
  • Do not dry linen: to stroke it, you will have to spend more time, and, therefore, use more electricity.
  • Unexpected linen will also require additional electricity consumption.
  • Use irons with an automatic shutdown function.
  • Correctly use modes for ironing different types of fabric.

Air conditioners

  • Set the temperature sufficient for cooling the room correctly.
  • Before turning on, make sure that all windows and doors are closed.
  • When buying an air conditioner, focus on the size of the room and the number of people who will be in it.The device, designed for a large area, will simply “eat” electricity without any benefit.
  • Regularly clean fans and filters.

Computers

Almost everyone has computers today and not even one in the family.And, it is clear that this significantly increases electricity costs.

What can we do?

  • Reduce the brightness of the monitor (this affects energy consumption).
  • Turn off the computer if you do not use it for a long time.
  • Turn on all peripheral devices (scanners, printers, modems) through the network filter and always turn it off when these devices do not work.
  • If possible, use liquid crystalline monitors.
  • Use a laptop more often (it “eats” less energy than a stationary computer).

Heaters

The cold on the street and at home makes us get the heaters from the pantries.There is no warmth in the house?What to do?Furify and be reluctant to get sick.So you have to include "Eater" electricity - heaters.

In order to somehow reduce the use time of the heater, you need to insulate everything that is possible: windows, walls, floors and so on.Of course, plastic windows do this task well.Well, if the windows are ordinary, try to close all the cracks and cracks in the window frames.It is through them that up to 50% heat disappears.The same must be done with the front doors.

And if the central heating is already turned on, but is it still cold?

There may be many reasons.But in some cases, simple washing of old batteries, replacing or increasing their heat transfer due to increasing with additional sections can help.

Well, try to use the heaters, if possible, not to use, they are very “voracious”.

Also, as an option of an additional heat source in the apartment, you can consider a heated towel rail, which is connected to hot water supply.

Interesting about the same

Electricity saving device

There is a very useful device.It is called "household wattmeter."

Why is it needed?It will help save electricity.With the help of this small device, you can learn a lot of interesting things about the work of their household appliances and generally about the expenditure of electricity in the house.

For example:

  • How much do you overpay for a computer that does not turn off all day?
  • How much electricity does your refrigerator consume and is it time to change it to a new one?
  • How much electricity is consumed when you wash the dishes in the dishwasher, wash your laundry, stroke or dry your hair?
  • How much energy does your TV consume in the off state?

You will receive an answer to all these questions and many others, and you will also find out how much electricity was spent without benefit and what you can really save on.

Obviously, saving electricity is not so difficult.The main obstacle, probably, consists in ourselves.As soon as we realize that not to waste electricity in vain is profitable, first of all, for us - we will succeed.