How to save electricity at home?

At the end of each month, we receive bills for utilities. The amounts are different, but proven in practice – you can make them smaller. In this article we will talk about how to save energy in a private house or apartment. So, let's start.

Energy Saving lamp

If you use them instead of incandescent lamps, it will reduce electricity consumption by almost two times. Besides energy saving bulb can last 5 times longer. 11-watt fluorescent replaces a 60-watt incandescent lamp. All costs will be repaid in less than 12 months. How to save electricity in an apartment of 50 square meters? Very simple. Change standard bulbs with the fluorescents and save about 1,500 kWh per year. In terms of money it will be about 5000 rubles.

Refrigerator

This is the most energy-intensive appliance. He is constantly plugged in, in the year accumulates in the order of 300-600 kW/h How to save energy on such a "eater" current? Everything will depend on the mode of operation (frequency of use) and adherence to the rules of operation. If you follow them, you can save about 15-20%. For example, the refrigerator door should open only when necessary, because three times its opening increases energy consumption by 1%. In addition, it is recommended to put the appliance away from stoves and radiators, not to clog it up, but the freezer is best to fill to the maximum. Remember that all the products and capacity we need to cover, not to evaporate the moisture, then the compressor will have to work harder.

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Washing machine

In terms of energy consumption most economical washing machine (automatic). But this is true only if it is fully loaded. So don't start the Laundry until you gather up clothes for a full load of cars. There is another tip about how to save energy on washing. Install a lower temperature. Checked at +90 ° C power consumption 30-40% more than +60C. Many machines have energy-saving programs that increase the length of washing while reducing the water temperature. In this case, the savings amount to almost 50%, because most of the energy goes into heating the water. And if you soak dirty underwear and wash the dirty spots by hand, it is possible not to wash at high temperatures.

The iron

Stroking a specific type of fabric, use a temperature controller. Why heat up the iron to its maximum value, and then wait for it to cool down for Ironing synthetic fabrics? You will spend not only their time, but additional current. How to save energy in this case? Buy iron where the steam has a smooth regulation with regard to the type of fabric. First, such a model will reduce the duration of warm-up. Secondly, the power consumption will decrease by 20%.

Mobile phone

As a rule, each of us charges mobile every 2-3 days by connecting it to the network. And what happens when the cell is fully charged? We get him out, and the device remains in the network, while continuing to consume electricity. Of course, in kilowatts it's not much, but a year may be coming up quite a significant figure. Therefore, munitions are mobile, always remove the device from the socket.

The Kind of “sleeping” state.

Those who think that the plugged in appliances do not consume electricity, are mistaken. The energy consumed in the idle state, and in “sleep” mode. The expenditure figures for each instrument, but generally a month accumulates about 10% of the total cost. If you are thinking about how to save electricity at home, after the operation of household appliances always unplug them from the network.