The topic of power saving is stimulated.People continue to find all the ways that know (and still do not know) how to do it more effectively.Today we will share effective ways.
Of course, some of these methods are clear, and many people have used them for a long time, but, however, the information obtained and currently in the form of a small guide to consume electricity carefully.
Method 1. Do we really need a lot of light?
All statistics claim that 14% of all electricity is generated for light.But do we always use this incredible additional energy without harming ourselves?How to learn how to do that?
These simple tips can help you with this:
- Use electric light as much as possible.We do not encourage you to return to the primitive period, when people only have a day lifestyle (although this is certainly useful for our health: doctors have proven that a night lifestyle and artificial light are chronic fatigue, depression and serious diseases).
- Do not forget that the level of lighting of the room is affected by the amount of illuminated lighting equipment.Obviously plafon in the kitchen, not washed for a few months, will be covered by a layer of dust and fat and will be very bad when overcoming light.And pure lighting equipment shines the room significantly, which means you can use the light bulb.
- Do not forget the clean windows.Natural light and sunlight will not only postpone the time to turn on the lighting equipment, but also warm your room in the cold season.
- It can be used when lighting room lighting, for example, light combined: Do not turn on all the lights in the chandelier at the same time or turn on: table lamp (floor lamp) and 1-2 bulbs from chandeliers.
- Modern energy -saving devices can help in the electrical economy: blurring (the lighting adjustment sets change smoothly), motion sensors, pulse relays, digital switches.A automatic shutdown system is built very effectively at the entrance.
- We use energy -saving lights (compact fluorescent, LED lights).
- 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 continuous war, because everyone forgot to turn off the light).
A little about the advantages of energy -saving lights:
- Electric consumption is more efficient (when compared to fiber optic energy less than 4-5 times).
- Large light output: energy -saving light bulb with a capacity of 12 W in light intensity is approximately 60 watt of conventional incandescent lamps.
- It does not emit a large amount of heat energy (this property can be used in small lighting devices) and distribute light evenly and softer (the normal light bulb does not exceed 10% of energy consumed into light and the rest into heat).
- The service life of energy -saving light bulbs, as prescribed, is longer.Although it does not always correspond to the service life of the manufacturer is declared.
Yes, the second type is sometimes due to the fact that we do not use exactly some types of energy -saving light bulbs.Typically, they are burned in places they are used for a short time and where the mode is often changed: on the road - - Turn off.
If you make a lamp replacement, it is best to start with rooms where the light bulbs operate for a long time.In addition, the voltage often increases in the power source, high or vice versa, very low temperatures, greatly affecting working time.It should be noted that some energy -saving lights (fluorescent) cannot be used in devices with the adjustment of the brightness of light.
Over time, we all have to completely switch to energy -saving light bulbs, because the energy conservation law suggests that incandescent lamps will be completely removed from circulation and replaced with more economic sources.Therefore, it is better to start doing this first, because immediately replacing all the light bulbs are quite placed.
The undoubtive limitation of energy-saving light bulbs still have high costs (although they are now much cheaper than, say, 3-4 years ago), not always good quality and unfortunate, we lack points to obtain lights (and such savings are very dangerous for us and ecology).
Well, if you can replace the usual energy -saving light bulb, use at least smaller light bulbs.
Method 2. Multi -Tariff meters
Of course, the question of using a meter meter is unclear.But if we consider some household appliances working around the clock (refrigerator) or almost continuously in the sleeping mode online (TV, computer), then taking into account their work at night, it is still beneficial not only for fans to work at night.
In addition, the modern multi -point meter takes into account much more accurately than the induction.
Method 3. Savings useful
First of all, let's think about whether we use exact home appliances?
The results of these thoughts for many of us will be disappointed.It has been shown by experts who often consume more electricity appliances than they need to operate normally.
As we have discovered, many household appliances (microwaves, TVs, power sources, audio and video equipment, water heaters, computers, air conditioners and dozens of other equipment) consume electricity not only in working conditions, but also in waiting mode or as we often say, in sleep mode.
Each of these devices consumes a lot of electricity.But if you summarize the consumption of all devices operating in the network mode in our apartments, not a small amount to pay on the account.
Therefore, for example, working hours in the average waiting mode of the TV for the TV for 19 hours, in the microwave-23.8 hours, for a compact Discer-23 hours a day.
As a result, this is 5-10% of the total electricity consumption in the apartment.
And what is the escape?And the output is very simple.Always turn off the devices from the socket not used.
Method 4. Miracle of technology
Obviously for everyone: you can save a lot with old refrigerators or TVs.Household appliances produced 15-20 years before electricity consumed 2 times.
A way out of this situation: to buy modern equipment appliances.How to learn how to effectively energy or that device?
To do this, carefully study energy efficiency, so it is available on home devices.It has letters from A (the highest energy efficiency layer) to G (lowest).
In modern devices, the electricity consumption even in the waiting mode of Cameron is much less than the outdated models.
For example, as a typical example of energy efficiency technology, smart dishwasher or washing machine, automatic removal dose, water consumption, select the desired mode.According to experts, such devices consume 44% less energy and 62% of water compared to the outdated models in the late 90s.
It is not worth convincing about the advantages of modern technology.But what will happen if not everyone can afford to replace old family devices with a new (usually expensive) device?How can I reduce electricity costs in this case?
Method 5. We use what we have
Fridge
How to use the refrigerator, maybe everyone knows.But, however, we stubbornly continue to put it next to the battery, kitchen or near the wall on the sun.
But obviously, being heated from nearby heat sources, the refrigerator for effective work will consume more electricity.
In addition, the desire is that in the room where the refrigerator is standing, it is not hot (about 18-20 degrees), the refrigerator should be dissolved and released from the tape, checking its tightness (sealed on the refrigerator door), not placed near the wall for better air circulation.
In addition, you should not buy a large refrigerator just because it is fashionable or similar to a neighbor in the kitchen (conducted from the number of members of your family and its needs).The larger the refrigerator, the more energy it consumes.
Vacuum cleaner
For the normal operation of the vacuum cleaner with less electricity consumption, it must be regularly cleaned (dirty for an additional 15-20%) and take into account the most electric use when on and off (if you vacuum the small room, try not to turn off too often).
Electric stove
A electric stove consumes a lot of electricity.How can I reduce electricity costs in this case:
- Do not heat up in front of the oven, if this is not provided with a recipe for one dish.
- Use the excess heat of the fireplace (off 5-10 minutes before the end of cooking).
- Close pots with lids.
- Do not use excess water when cooking vegetables and eggs.
- Use delicious dishes with flat bottom and size of the burner.
- Use pressure chefs.
- Use electric kettle (it consumes less electricity than electric stoves), while buying a warm kettle for the entire family and pouring more water into it as you use at a time.
- Use a microwave and bakery, in which you can cook a delicious and crispy dish in a few minutes compared to the oven.But this is much faster, and, therefore, is more economical.
Washing machine
The washing machine spends up to 15% of the household electricity.Use all the power consumption capabilities, provided by instructions for your washing machine:
- Fast and economical washing mode.
- Completely load, but not overloaded (excessive load increases electricity consumption to 10%).
- Lower temperature (not always washed at high temperatures).
- Operating mode is selected correctly of the machine.
Iron
- Here you can also use the principle of residual heat, that is, turn off iron 5-10 minutes before the end of the iron.
- Do not dry the linen: To caress it, you will have to spend more time, and therefore, use more electricity.
- Surprisingly linen will also require additional electricity consumption.
- Use an iron with an automatic shutdown function.
- Use exactly the modes to iron different fabrics.
Air conditioning
- Put the temperature enough to cool the room correctly.
- Before turning on, make sure all the windows and doors are closed.
- When buying an air conditioner, focus on the size of the room and the number of people will be in it.The device, designed for a large area, will simply eat electricity without any benefits.
- Regularly clean fans and filters.
Computer
Almost everyone has a computer today and not even in the family.And, it is clear that this significantly increases electricity costs.
What can we do?
- Reduce the brightness of the screen (this affects energy consumption).
- Turn off the computer if you don't use it for a long time.
- Turn on all peripheral devices (scanner, printer, modem) via a network filter and always turn it off when these devices do not work.
- If possible, use a liquid crystal screen.
- Using laptops more often (it eats less energy than standing computers).
Heater
The cold on the street and at home makes us heaters from food cabinets.There is no warmth in the house?Doing what?Furify and reluctant to get sick.Therefore, you must include the "Eater" electricity - a heater.
In order to reduce the use time of the fireplace, you need to isolate everything possible: windows, walls, floors, etc.Of course, plastic windows do this task well.Well, if the windows are normal, try to close all cracks and cracks in the window frame.Through them, heat up to 50% disappear.The same thing must be done with the front door.
And if the central heating system has been turned on, but it is still cold?
There may be many reasons.But in some cases, the old battery washing is simple, replacing or increasing heat transfer due to increased additions with additional parts that can help.
Well, try to use a heater, if possible, do not use, they are very voracious.
In addition, as an option of an additional heat source in the apartment, you can consider a hot towel track, connected to the source of hot water.
Interesting about the same
There is a very useful device.It is called "household wattmeter."
Why is it necessary?It will save electricity.With the help of this small device, you can learn a lot of interesting things about the work of their home appliances and generally about the spending of electricity in the house.
For example:
- How much do you pay for a computer that doesn't turn off all day?
- How much is your refrigerator consumed and it is time to change it into a new type of electricity?
- How much electricity is consumed when you wash dishes in dishwashers, laundry, stroke or dry hair?
- How much energy TV consumes in a short -off state?
You will get an answer to all these questions and many other questions, and you will also find out how much electricity is used without benefits and what you can really save.
Obviously, saving electricity is not too difficult.The main obstacle, perhaps, included in ourselves.As soon as we realized that we didn't waste electricity in vain, first of all, for us - we would succeed.