The issue of electricity savings excites many.People continue to look for all known (and still unknown) forms how to do it more efficiently.Today we will share effective forms.
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 small instructions for the careful consumption of electricity.
Method 1. Do we really need so much light?
All knowledge statistics claim that 14% of all electricity generated is spent on lighting.But do we always use this incredible amount of additional energy without damage to ourselves?How to learn how to do it well?
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 only have a daytime lifestyle (although this is undoubtedly useful for our health: doctors showed that an active nightlife and artificial lighting are chronic fatigue, depression and an exacerbation of chronic diseases).
- Do not forget that the degree of lighting in the room is affected by the amount of contaminated lighting devices.It is clear that the placón 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 you can use bulbs.
- Do not forget the clean windows.Natural light and sunlight not only postpone the time to light lighting devices, but also heat your room in the cold season.
- It can be used when the room is turned on, for example, combined lighting: do not turn on all the bulbs in the spider lamp at the same time or turn on in combination: a table lamp (floor lamp) and 1-2 bulbs of a spider lamp.
- Modern energy savings devices can help in the electricity economy: attenuators (rotary light regulators that gently change the level of light), movement sensors, impulse relays, digital switches.A built automatic off system works very effectively at the entrance.
- We use energy savings lights (compact fluorescent, LED).
- And very simple, turn off the light when it comes 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).
A little about the advantages of energy savings lamps:
- A more effective electricity consumption (compared to the incandescent consumption energy of lamps 4-5 times).
- Large light output: an energy saving bulb with a capacity of 12 W in terms of light intensity is approximately 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 uniform and soft (the usual bulb is not more than 10% of the energy consumed in light and the rest in thermal).
- The useful life of energy saving bulbs, as a rule, is longer.Although it does not always correspond to the useful life of the declared manufacturer.
It is true that the latter is sometimes due to the fact that we do not correctly use some types of energy saving bulbs.Most of the time they run out in places where they are used for a short time and where the mode is changed very often: "activated" - "off".
If you make a replacement in the bulb phase, it is better to start with rooms where the bulbs work for a long time.In addition, the increase in frequent voltage in the electricity, high or, on the contrary, very low temperature, affects the work period.It should be taken into account that some energy savings (fluorescent) lamps cannot be used on devices with the adjustment of the lighting brightness.
Over time, we all have to completely change energy savings bulbs, since the Law on Energy Conservation establishes that incandescent lamps will be completely eliminated from circulation and will be replaced with cheaper light sources.Therefore, it is better to start doing this in advance, because immediately replacing all the bulbs is quite placed.
The inconvenient problem of the bulbs that save energy remains high cost (although now they are much cheaper than, for example, 3-4 years ago), not always of good quality and that, unfortunately, we lack points for the reception of lamps (and such savings are very dangerous for us and ecology).
Well, if you can't replace ordinary energy saving bulbs, use at least smaller bulbs.
Method 2. Multiple Rates
The question of using multi -rate meters, of course, is not unequivocal.But if we take into account that some appliances work throughout the day (refrigerator) or almost constantly in "sleeping" mode (television, computers), then taking into account their work at night, it can be beneficial not only for fans of working at night.
In addition, modern multiple and Tariff meters take into account electricity much more precisely than induction.
Method 3. Useful savings
First, let's think if we use appliances correctly.
The result of these thoughts for many of us will be disappointing.Experts have already shown that often appliances consume much more electricity than they need for normal functioning.
As we have discovered, many appliances (microwave, televisions, power supply, audio and video equipment, water heater, computers, air conditioners and a dozen other devices) consume electricity not only in working conditions, but also in "wait" mode or, as we often say, in the "sleep" mode.
Each of these devices consumes a lot of electricity separately.But if it summarizes the consumption of all the devices that work in the "sleep" mode in our apartments, small amounts are not obtained for the payment of the accounts.
So, for example, work hours in the "wait" mode for the average television are 19 hours, for microwave-23.8 hours, for a compact discrete 23 hours a day.
As a result, this is 5-10% of the total electricity consumption in the apartment.
And what is the exit?And the exit is very simple.Always turn off the output devices that are not used.
Method 4. Technology Miracles
Obviously for everyone: you can't save much with an old refrigerator or television.The appliances produced 15-20 years ago consume electricity 2 times more.
An output of this situation: buy modern appliances with energy efficiency.How to find out how efficient this or that device is?
To do this, carefully study the energy efficiency label, which should be in appliances.It has signals of A (the highest class of energy efficiency) to G (the lowest).
In modern devices, the consumption of electricity even in the "waiting" mode is much less than in outdated models.
As an indicative example of efficient energy technology, for example, dishwasher or "intelligent" dishwasher or washing machines, which automatically dose of detergents, water consumption, choose the desired regime.According to experts, such devices consume 44% less energy and 62% water than the obsolete models of the late 90s.
It is not worth convincing the advantages of modern technology.But what happens if not everyone can afford to replace the old 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 hinder stubbornly next to the batteries, the stove or near the wall of the sunny side.
But it is obvious that, heated 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 is located, it is not hot (approximately 18-20 degrees), the refrigerator must defrost and freeze regularly from the ice, verify its oppression (sealing at the doors of the refrigerator), does not approach the wall for a better air circulation.
In addition, you should not buy a large refrigerator just because it is fashionable or is the same with a neighbor in the kitchen (it comes from the number of family members and their needs).The larger the refrigerator, the more it consumes energy.
Vacuum cleaner
For the normal functioning of a vacuum with less electricity consumption, it must be cleaned regularly of accumulated dust (dirty consumes 15-20% more) and keep in mind that it uses electricity when turning and turning off (if you aspire to the small room, try not to go out too frequently).
Electric stove
An electric stove consumes a lot of electricity.How can I reduce electricity costs in this case?
- Do not hot the oven in advance, if this is not provided for a recipe for cooking a dish.
- Use the residual heat of the fireplace (off 5 to 10 minutes before the end of cooking).
- Close the pots with tapas.
- Do not use excess water when cooking vegetables and eggs.
- Use good dishes with a flat background and the burner size.
- Use pressure chefs.
- Use an electric tea (consume less electricity than an electric stove), while buying a sufficient electric totera in volume for the whole family and pours as much water as it uses at the same time.
- Use an oven and microwave toaster, 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 cheaper.
Washing machine
The washing machine spends up to 15% of home electricity.Use all the possibilities of economic consumption of electricity, which are provided by the instructions for your washing machine:
- Fast and economical washing modes.
- Full load, but without overload (excessive load increases 10%electricity consumption).
- Lower temperature (it should not always be washed at high temperature).
- Operating mode correctly selected from the machine.
Iron
- Here you can also use the principle of residual heat, that is, turn the iron 5 to 10 minutes before the end of the iron.
- Do not dry clothes: to caress it, it will have to spend more time and, therefore, use more electricity.
- Unexpected clothing will also require additional electricity consumption.
- Use plates with an automatic off function.
- Use different types of fabric correctly.
Air conditioners
- Establish enough temperature to cool the room correctly.
- Before lighting, make sure all windows and doors are closed.
- When buying an air conditioning, grant in 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 monitor brightness (this affects energy consumption).
- Turn off the computer if you don't use it for a long time.
- Turn on all peripheral devices (scanners, printers, modems) through the network filter and always take it when these devices do not work.
- If possible, use liquid crystalline monitors.
- Use a laptop more frequently ("eat" less energy than a stationary computer).
Heater
The cold in the street and at home makes us obtain the heater of the pantries.Is there no warmth in the house?To do?Furify and be reluctant to get sick.Therefore, it must include electricity "eat": heater.
To somehow reduce the time of use of the heater, you must isolate everything possible: windows, walls, floors, etc.Of course, plastic windows do this task well.Well, if the windows are ordinary, try to close all the cracks and cracks in the windows frames.It is through them that disappears up to 50% heat.The same should be done with the front doors.
And if the central heating is already on, but is it cold?
There may be many reasons.But in some cases, simple old battery washing, replacing or increasing its heat transfer due to the increase in additional sections can help.
Well, try to use heater, if possible, not to use, they are very "voracious."
In addition, as an option of an additional heat source in the apartment, it can consider a towel with heating towel, which is connected to the hot water supply.
Interesting about the same
There is a very useful device.It is called "Wattmeter of the Home".
Why is it necessary?It will help save electricity.With the help of this small device, you can learn many interesting things about the work of your appliances and, in general, on the spending of electricity in the house.
For example:
- How much do you pay too much for a computer that does not go out all day?
- How much electricity consumes its refrigerator and is it time to change it to a new one?
- How much electricity is consumed when I lava the dishes in the dishwasher, wash the clothes, the race or dry hair?
- How much energy does your television consume in the state outside?
You will receive an answer to all these questions and many others, and you will also discover how much electricity was spent without benefit and what you can really save.
Obviously, saving electricity is not so difficult.The main obstacle, probably, consists of ourselves.As soon as we realize that not waste electricity in vain is profitable, first of all, for us, we will succeed.