The topic of saving electricity excites a lot.People continue to look for all known (and still unknown) ways of how to make it more efficiently.Today we will share effective ways.
Of course, some of these methods are visible, and many have used them for a long time, but, however, the information that turns out to be obtained and present in the form of a small instruction for careful electricity consumption.
Method 1. Do we really need so much light?
All known statistics claim that 14% of all generated electricity is spent on lighting.But do we always use this extraordinary amount of extra energy without harm to yourself?How to learn how to do it well?
These simple tips can help you for this:
- Use electrical light as much as possible.We do not encourage you to return to primitive time, when people only have a day lifestyle (though this is definitely beneficial to our health: doctors proved that an active lifestyle of night and artificial lighting are chronic fatigue, depression and an irritation of chronic diseases).
- Remember that the room lighting rate is affected by how many lighting equipment they are contaminated.It is clear that the tile in the kitchen, which is not washed for several months, will be covered with a layer of dust and fat and it will be very bad to cross the light.And clean lighting equipment significantly illuminate the room, which means you can use light bulbs.
- Don't forget about clean windows.Natural light and sunlight will not only push the time to light the lighting equipment, but also heat your room in the cold season.
- It can be used when lighting the room, for example, combined lighting: do not light all the lamps in the chandelier at the same time or light it in combination: a table lamp (floor lamp) and 1-2 lamps from a chandelier.
- Modern energy saving equipment can help in the electricity economy: pale (rotary light recorders that change smoothly light level), motion sensors, pulse staff, digital switches.A built -in system -in automatic closure works very effectively at the entrance.
- We use energy saving lights (compact fluorescents, LEDs).
- And very simple - turn off the light when you get out of 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).
Little for the advantages of energy saving lamps:
- A more effective electricity consumption (when compared to incandescent energy lamps provided 4-5 times less).
- Large light output: a light -saving light light bulb with a capacity of 12 W in terms of light intensity is approximately 60 watts of a common incandescent lamp.
- It does not emit thermal energy in large quantities (this property can be used in small lighting equipment) and distributes more even and smoother light (the usual light bulb is not more than 10% of the energy consumed in the light, and the rest in thermal).
- The service life of light bulbs for storing energy, 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 use some types of energy saving lamps correctly.Most often they are burned in places where they are used for a short time and where the way is changed very often: "lit" - "off".
If you make a stages of light lamps, it is best to start with rooms where the bulbs work for a long time.In addition, frequent tension increases in the grid, high or, conversely, very low temperature, greatly affects the working period.It should be borne in mind that some energy -saving (fluorescent) lamps cannot be used in equipment with the lighting brightness adjustment.
Over time, we all have to completely switch to light bulbs for energy conservation, as 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 best to start doing this in advance, because immediately replacing all lamps is quite determined.
The undoubted obstacle of energy saving lamps is still high (though now they are already much cheaper than, say, 3-4 years ago), not always good quality and that, unfortunately, we lack the points for receiving lamps (and such savings are very dangerous for us and ecology).
Well, if you can't replace light energy saving bulbs, use at least smaller bulbs.
Method 2. Many yllif meters
The question of using multiff meters, of course, is not unclear.But if we consider that some home appliances work around the clock (refrigerator) or almost constantly in "bedroom" (TV, computers), then considering their night work, it can still be useful not only for work fans at night.
Moreover, the modern meters of many -tanks take into account electricity much more precisely than induction.
Method 3. Useful savings
First of all, let's think if we use home appliances correctly?
The result of these thoughts for many of us will be disappointing.It has already been proven by experts that household appliances often consume much more electricity than they need for normal operation.
As we have already discovered, many household appliances (microwaves, television, power supply, audio and video equipment, water heaters, computers, air conditioners and a dozen other appliances) consume electricity not only in working order but also in "waiting" or, as we often say, in "sleep" mode.
Each of these devices consumes a lot of electricity separately.But if you summarize the consumption of all equipment that operate in the "sleep" mode in our apartments, not small amounts are not taken for account payments at all.
Thus, for example, working hours in the "Waiting" mode for the average for TV are 19 hours, for microwave-23.8 hours, for a compact-23 hours a day.
As a result, this is 5-10% of the total consumption of electricity in the apartment.
And what is the way to go out?And production is very simple.Always turn off equipment from the non -used plugs.
Method 4. Miracles of Technology
Of course for everyone: you can't save too much with an old refrigerator or TV.Household appliances manufactured 15-20 years ago consume electricity 2 times more.
One way to get out of this situation: to buy modern energy home appliances.How to find out how much energy this or that device is effective?
To do this, carefully study the energy efficiency label, which must be on home appliances.It has signs of letters from A (the highest class of energy efficiency) to G (the lowest).
In modern equipment, the consumption of electricity even in "pending" mode is much less than in outdated models.
As an indicative example of effective energy technology, for example, "smart" dishwasher or washing machines, which automatically doses of cleaners, water consumption, choose the desired mode.According to experts, such devices consume 44% less energy and 62% of water than the outdated models of the late 1990s.
It is not worth persuading the advantages of modern technology.What if not everyone can afford to replace old home appliances with a new (usually expensive)?How can I reduce electricity costs in this case?
Method 5. We use what we have
freezer
How to use the refrigerator, surely everyone knows.But, however, we stubbornly continue to place it near the batteries, stove or near the wall on the sunny side.
But it is clear that, ignited by 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 must be melted regularly and released from the ice, check its tightness (stamping on the refrigerator doors), do not place near the wall for better air circulation.
Also, you should not buy a large refrigerator just because it is fashionable or the same as a neighbor in the kitchen (proceed from the number of your family members and its needs).The larger the refrigerator, the more it consumes energy.
Vacuum
For the normal functioning of a vacuum cleaner with less electricity consumption, it should be regularly cleaned of accumulated powder (dirty consumes 15-20% more) and consider that you use electricity mostly 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 heat the oven in advance if this is not provided for a recipe for cooking a dish.
- Use the remaining heat of the fireplace (turn off 5-10 minutes before the cooking is completed).
- Close the pots with the lid.
- Do not use excess water when cooking vegetables and eggs.
- Use good dishes with a flat bottom and combustion size.
- Use pressure dishes.
- Use an electric boiler (consumes less electricity than an electric stove) while buying a sufficient electric boiler in volume for the whole family and pour as much water in it as you use at one time.
- Use a microwave and toast oven in which you can cook an equally delicious and fresh dish in just a few minutes as in the oven.But this is much faster, and, therefore, it is more economical.
Washing machine
The washing machine consumes up to 15% of home electricity.Use all the economical electricity consumption options, which are provided by the instructions for your washing machine:
- Quick and economical ways of washing.
- Complete but no overload (excess load increases electricity consumption by 10%).
- Lower temperature (not always should be washed at high temperature).
- The method of chosen the correct machine selected.
Iron
- Here you can also use the remaining heat principle, meaning, turn off the iron 5-10 minutes before the ironing is completed.
- Do not dry freedom: To hit it, you will need to spend more time, and, therefore, use more electricity.
- Sudden linen will also require additional electricity consumption.
- Use handcuffs with an automatic locking function.
- Use correctly ways to iron different types of clothes.
conditioners
- Set enough temperature to cool the room correctly.
- Before turning on, make sure all the windows and doors are closed.
- When you buy a 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.
computer
Almost everyone has computers today nor one in the family.And, it is clear that this significantly increases the costs of electricity.
What can we do?
- Reduce monitor brightness (this affects energy consumption).
- Turn off the computer if you don't use it for a long time.
- Turn on all suburban devices (scanners, printers, modes) through the network filter and always turn off when these devices do not work.
- If possible, use crystalline liquid monitor.
- Use a laptop more often (it "eats" less energy than a stationary computer).
Thermo
The cold on the street and at home makes us take the heaters from the pants.No warmth at home?What to do?Furify and have no desire to get sick.So you need to include "Eater" electricity - heating.
In order to somehow reduce the time of use of the heater, you need to isolate everything possible: windows, walls, floors, etc.Of course, plastic windows do this task well.Well, if the windows are common, try to close all the cracks and cracks in the window frames.Throughni through them that up to 50% the heat disappears.The same should be done with the front doors.
And if the central heating is already on, but is it still cold?
There can be many reasons.But in some cases, the simple washing of old batteries, replacing or increasing heat transfer due to growth with additional sections can help.
Well, try to use the heaters, if possible, not to use, they are very "unsaturated".
Also, as an option of an additional heat source in the apartment, you may consider a hot towel rail, which is associated with hot water supply.
Interesting for the same
There is a very useful device.It's called "Wattmeter Family".
Why is it necessary?Will help save electricity.With the help of this small device, you can learn many interesting things about the work of their home appliances and generally about home electricity costs.
For example:
- How much do you pay for a computer that doesn't turn off the whole day?
- How much electricity your refrigerator consumes and is it time to change it to a new one?
- How much electricity is consumed when washing the dishes on the dishwasher, wash laundry, stroke or dry your hair?
- How much energy does your TV consume in the state off?
You will receive an answer to all these questions and many more, and you will also find out how much electricity is spent without benefits and what you can really save.
Of course, saving electricity is not that difficult.The main obstacle, for sure, consists of ourselves.Once we realize not to spend electricity in vain is profitable, first of all, for us - we will succeed.