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How to save electricity in the apartment

How to save electricity in the apartment

The issue of power saving today is extremely related.The public utilities are valuable quickly, so many families grab their heads when the next account comes.It seems that the computer does not work in vain, the household turns off the lights when leaving the room, the appliances are rarely used.But payment whenever increases, what to do?It is necessary to study all aspects, then clear to comply with recommendations.Consider the main features.

Energy conservation features in the apartment

  1. Household appliances work not only in normal mode, but also sleep mode.This includes water heater, microwave, equipment (video and audio), chargers, all types of utilities, division systems, computers, etc.
  2. When the devices do not work, they are in standby mode.This, in turn, still consumes electricity.To prevent cost increase, turn off devices from the socket if you do not use them.
  3. Comprehensive devices are 10% of the electricity consumption mode from the total number of indicators of the utilities.If you do all the values, you will pay too much for simplicity.

Use exactly home appliances

Iron

  1. In the case of an iron, everything is simple.Start ironing everything almost immediately after turning on the device, let it gradually reach your desire and perform your function.
  2. Turn off iron 10 minutes before finishing the operation.The sole of the device will remain hot in the whole period of this period, you will complete the ironing on the rest of the heat.
  3. Try to dry the underwear by 95%, the remaining 5% offer iron.If everything is overloaded, the device will need more efforts to handle and mold all the folds.You, accordingly, spend a lot of electricity.
  4. Refuse of old household devices, giving priority to modern iron with the function of turning off the machine automatically.When heated to a certain temperature, the indicator is turned off, so the electricity is saved.
  5. Choose ironing mode to take into account the type of fabric.If you handle linen or cotton, do not perform operations at too low temperatures.You will spend more time and electricity, and wrinkles will not be completely removed.

Vacuum cleaner

  1. In order for the vacuum cleaner to consume electricity according to the declared indicators, it is necessary to regularly shake the dust and clean the existing filters.
  2. If you skip this advice, the appliances will exceed the allowed indicators of 20-30%.Vacuum cleaner will work with less efficiency, but more energy consumption.
  3. Household appliances of this type use the most light when off and turn on.Therefore, try not to turn off the vacuum cleaner after handling each room.Pull it behind you in a working state.

Washing machine

  1. This household appliances account for 15% of electricity costs.Research the recommendations of the manufacturer, using all the functions of your washing machine.
  2. Choosing not a half mode, but economical and fast economical programs.Fill the drums, but avoid overload.In the following case, a home appliance spends an additional 10% electricity.
  3. Not everything needs to be washed at 50-60 degrees.Speake programs with lower temperatures and spin -up.Choose exactly washing technology (very dirty things, light cleaning, etc.).

Separation system (air conditioner)

  1. The cooling systems of the dining room have a lot of electrical energy, so they need to use them less often.If possible, put a maximum capacity of 3 times a day and cool the room in this way.
  2. Families with young children should not put too low temperatures, so try to cool the apartment in the court.Before turning on the air conditioner, make sure that the windows, windows and doors are tightly closed.Removing cracks can overcome the warm air from the street.
  3. Before buying a division system, the room measurement in which the air conditioner will be installed.It is also important to consider the number of people in the room.Do not take the device with high or low capacity.Give priority for the options in the middle.
  4. Do not forget about the service as planned by the air conditioner.Make filters, cartridges and fans on schedule.Regularly fill the compartment with a special liquid when it evaporates.

Computer

  1. Today, personal computers are available in almost every home.This is not surprising, because the era of technological progress leaves its impression on society.
  2. PC consumes a lot of electrical energy, significantly increasing the average utility invoice.The brightness of the screen spends a lot of light.If you do not need a strong index, reduce it to an acceptable sign.
  3. If you do not use the computer for 1-2 hours, do not wait until the device is turned off automatically.Set PC for sleeping mode or disconnect it.
  4. If you need to use a scanner, a modem or a printer by giving birth, connect peripherals with a network filter.Always turn off the devices if they are not necessary.
  5. Showing new liquid crystals spending less electricity than their predecessors.If possible, go to such screens or use a laptop (they consume lights lower than 30%).

Fridge

  1. Even children have the basic skills of using refrigerators.There is nothing complicated in this, but adults make many mistakes in the installation of household appliances.
  2. For example, absolutely should not put a refrigerator on the sun's sun, near heating equipment and radiator, next to the gas or electric stove.
  3. If there are nearby heat sources, the refrigerator will start immersing from them.In turn, the camera will try to maintain a brand at the appropriate level.This will lead to high light costs.
  4. It is also important to comply with the temperature in the kitchen.The optimal mode is only 19-21 degrees.It is this temperature that will allow refrigerators to operate without unnecessary efforts.
  5. Do not neglect the basic rules for technical care.Perform a defrosting, releasing the camera from strong ice.Change rubber marks on the door so that the refrigerator is always sealed.
  6. Never move the technique near the wall, such a move will slow down the process of air circulation, the refrigerator will immerse yourself.Do not buy a large device if your family needs are not too high.He spent a lot of light and useless cooling the empty space.

Heating equipment

  1. The strongest "Eater" electricity includes a heater.To reduce energy consumption, it is necessary to insulate all windows, doors, floors, walls, etc.
  2. Of course, double windows are perfectly isolated.But the wooden frame transmits it to most (about 50%).Place all cracks with regular paint or bandage, insulation of windows with cotton balls.Similarly, it is necessary to close the doors.
  3. If including the central heating system, but the room is still cold, wash the tube.You can also change the battery with new batteries or build some additional parts.With this result, it will not be necessary to turn on the heater.
  4. In case the heaters actually eat your family budget, learn how to use other heat sources.Their role can be dried for a towel (it is connected to hot water) or gas burner.In the second case, you need to constantly monitor the amount of gas and periodically ventilate the room.

Tips to save electricity

How to save electricity in an apartment
  1. Wipe the chandelier.Keep incandescent and plafon light bulbs in a clean state.If the dust will constantly accumulate on them, the lighting of the room will fall a lot.You will start to include more and more light, increasing costs.The cleaner chandelier is much more effective to disperse light, so you can use lower incandescent lamps.
  2. Wash the window.Make the coils of the windows as often as possible.Clean glass allows sunlight to enter the apartment, so you will take natural light.From here, the demand for electricity in large quantities will disappear.In addition, the sun will warm the room in the cold season.
  3. Combining lighting devices.Not only use the above light if you need to work at the table in the far corner of the room.Combining chandeliers with floor lamps or desktop lamps.If the above light is related to the incandescent of 3-5 lights, remove the excess, leave 2 PCs.
  4. Use modern equipment.Up to now, there are many equipment to save electricity.These include motion sensors (light and automatic turning off), infrared porters, light regulators with smooth changes in lighting, digital switches, pulse relays.
  5. Change the light bulb.Conventional incandescent lamps consume 5-8 times more than relatives of fluorescent, compact and their LED.Replace all indoor lights with energy saving.Such a move will be true, because you can save about 40% per year in your account.
  6. Turn off the light "Add".Take a habit of turning off the lights when leaving the room.Agree with the household, from now on, you have introduced the savings mode.This does not mean you need to sit in the dark for hours.Simply no need to illuminate a room in which no one.This is especially true for children, the younger generation does not worry about the family budget due to age.
  7. Boil the correct water.If you need to warm the liquid on the stove, pour hot water.Cover dishes with lids and wear tired with the desired brand.In this case, the bottom of the dishes should be contacted closely with the burner.For kettle, do not fill the entire cavity with water.Boil as many liquid as required to produce 2-3 cups of tea.Pour the rest of hot water into a thermos, then drink it.

See how you use home appliances.Tip out the charger from the socket phone, do the same with the microwave not working, the cooking pot slowly, the coffee machine.Do not install the refrigerator next to the radiator, boil water in the kettle in small parts.