The topic of the savings of electricity excites many.People continue to look for all known (and still unknown) ways on how to do it more efficiently.Today we will share effective ways.
Of course, some of these methods are obvious and many have used them for a long time, but, however, 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?
Statistics all knowledge claim that 14% of all generated electricity is spent on lighting.But do we always use this incredible amount of additional energy without damage to ourselves?How to learn to do it well?
These simple suggestions can help you with this:
- Use electric light as much as possible.We do not invite you to return in primitive times, when people have only a daytime lifestyle (although this is undoubtedly useful for our health: doctors have shown that an active nightlife style and artificial lighting are chronic effort, depression and exacerbation of chronic diseases).
- Do not forget that the degree of lighting of the room is influenced by the amount of lighting devices.It is clear that the ceiling in the kitchen, which has not been 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.
- Don't forget the clean windows.Natural light and sunlight will not only restore the time to turn on the lighting devices, but also heat your room in the cold season.
- It can be used when you turn on the room, for example, combined lighting: do not turn on all the bulbs in the chandelier simultaneously or lights up in combination: a table lamp (floor lamp) and 1-2 bulbs from a chandelier.
- Modern devices for energy can help in the electricity economy: dimmer (rotating light regulators that change at the level of light), movement sensors, relay of impulses, digital switches.An automatic arrest system under construction works very effectively at the entrance.
- We use lifes of salvation of energy (compact fluorescent, LED).
- 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 constant "war", because everyone forgets to turn off the light).
A little on the advantages of energy lamps:
- A more effective electricity consumption (if compared with incandescent lamps consumes energy 4-5 times lower).
- Large light light: a light bulb that greets the energy with a capacity of 12 W in terms of light intensity is approximately equal to 60 watts of a normal incandescent lamp.
- It does not emit thermal energy in large quantities (this property can be used in small lighting devices) and distributes the light in a more uniform and sweet way (the normal bulb is not exceeding 10% of the energy consumed in light and the rest in the thermal).
- The duration of the duration of the bulbs that jumped the energy, as a rule, is longer.Although it does not always correspond to the duration of the declared manufacturer.
True, the latter is sometimes due to the fact that we do not correctly use some types of bulbs that greet energy.Very often they burn in places where they are used for a short period and in which the mode has often changed: "on" - "off".
If you make a gradual replacement of the bulbs, it is better to start with the rooms where the bulbs work for a long time.In addition, the frequent voltage increases in the network, high or, on the contrary, at very low temperature, affect a lot on the work period.It should be borne in mind that some lamps that greet the (fluorescent) energy cannot be used in devices with the adjustment of the lighting brightness.
Over time, we must all go completely to the bulbs that greet energy, since the energy conservation law states that incandescent lamps will be completely removed from circulation and replaced with cheaper sources of light.Therefore, it is better to start doing it in advance, because the replacement of all the bulbs is quite laid.
The undoubted disadvantage of energy saving bulbs is still a high cost (although now they are already much cheaper than, let's say, 3-4 years ago), not always of good quality and that, unfortunately, we lack the points for receiving lamps (and such savings are very dangerous for us and ecology).
Well, if it is not possible to replace the bulbs that greet ordinary energy, use at least smaller bulbs.
Method 2. Multi -macchinoff counters
The question of using Multi -Macchinoff Meter, of course, is not unequivocal.But if we take into account the fact that some appliances work all day (refrigerator) or almost constantly in "sleeping" mode (TV, computer), taking into account their work at night, it could still be useful not only for fans to work at night.
In addition, modern multi -macchinoff counters take into account the electricity much more precisely of the approach.
Method 3. Useful savings
First of all, do we think if we correctly use appliances?
The result of these thoughts for many of us will be disappointing.It has already been demonstrated by experts that appliances often consume much more electricity than they need for normal operation.
As we have already discovered, many appliances (microwaves, televisions, power supply, audio and video equipment, water heaters, computer, air conditioners and a dozen other devices) consume electricity not only in working conditions, but also in "waiting" mode or, as we often say, in "sleeping" mode.
Each of these devices consumes a lot of electricity separately.But if I summarize the consumption of all devices that work in the "sleeping" mode in our apartments, small amounts are not obtained for payment on the accounts.
So, for example, the hours of work in "waiting" mode for the average for TV are 19 hours, for the microwave-23.8 hours, for a record for 23 compact hours a day.
As a result, this is 5-10% of the total consumption of electricity in the apartment.
And what is the way out?And the output is very simple.Always deactivate devices from the outlet that are not used.
Method 4. Miracles of technology
Obviously for everyone: you can't save much with an old refrigerator or TV.The appliances produced 15-20 years ago consume electricity 2 times more.
A way out of this situation: buy modern appliances efficient from an energy point of view.How to find out how efficient it is from an energy point of view or that device?
To do this, carefully study the energy efficiency label, which should be on household appliances.It has literal signs of one (the highest class of energy efficiency) to G (the lowest).
In modern devices, electricity consumption even in "waiting" mode is much less than in obsolete models.
As an indicative example of efficient technology from an energy point of view, for example the "intelligent" dishwashers or the washing machines, which automatically cleaning, the consumption of water, choose the desired regime.According to experts, these devices consume 44% less energy and 62% of the water than the obsolete models of the late 90s.
It is not worth convincing the advantages of modern technology.But what if not everyone could 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 it.But, however, we stubbornly continue to put it next to the batteries, the stove or close to the wall on 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 (about 18-20 degrees), the refrigerator must be regularly defrosted and released by the ice, checks its seal (sealing on the doors of the refrigerator), does not approach the wall for better air circulation.
Also, you shouldn't buy a large refrigerator just because it is fashionable or it is the same with a neighbor in the kitchen (proceed from the number of members of your family and its needs).The larger the refrigerator, the more it consumes energy.
Vacuum
For the normal operation of a vacuum cleaner with less electricity consumption, it must be regularly cleaned of the accumulated dust (dirty consumes 15-20% more) and keep in mind that it uses electricity more when you turn on and turns off (if you suck 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 foreseen for a recipe for cooking a dish.
- Use the residual heat of the fireplace (turning off 5-10 minutes before the end of cooking).
- Close the vases with the lids.
- Do not use excess water when cooking vegetables and eggs.
- Use vouchers with a flat -like background and the sizes of the burner.
- Use pressure chefs.
- Use an electric kettle (consumes less electricity than an electric stove), purchasing a sufficient electrical kettle in volume for the whole family and pour all the water you use at a time.
- Use a microwave and toaspan oven, where you can cook an equally tasty and crunchy dish in a couple of minutes compared to the oven.But this is much faster and, therefore, it is cheaper.
Washing machine
The washing machine spends up to 15% of domestic electricity.Use all the possibilities of the consumption of economic electricity, which are provided by the instructions for the washing machine:
- Quick and economic washing methods.
- Complete load, but without overload (the excessive load increases the consumption of electricity to 10%).
- Lower temperature (it should not always be washed at high temperature).
- Correctly selected operating mode of the machine.
Iron
- Here you can also use the principle of residual heat, that is, turn off the iron 5-10 minutes before the end of the ironing.
- Do not dry the linen: to caress it, you will have to spend more time and, therefore, use more electricity.
- Unexpected linen will also require further electricity consumption.
- Use the irons with an automatic shutdown function.
- Use the ways to iron different types of fabric.
Air conditioners
- Set the temperature enough to correctly cool the room.
- Before turning on, make sure that all windows and doors are closed.
- When buying an air conditioner, focus on the size of the room and the number of people who will be there.The device, designed for a vast area, will simply "eat" electricity without any advantage.
- Fans and filters regularly clean.
Computer
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 the brightness of the monitor (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, modem) through the network filter and always deactivate it when these devices do not work.
- If possible, use liquid crystalline monitors.
- Use a laptop more often ("eats" less energy than a stationary computer).
Heaters
The cold on the street and at home makes us take the heaters from the handouts.Isn't there heat at home?What to do?Furrify and be reluctant to get sick.So you have to include the electricity "eaten" - heaters.
To somehow reduce the time of use of the heater, it is necessary to isolate everything possible: windows, walls, floors and so on.Of course, the plastic windows do this activity well.Well, if the windows are ordinary, try to close all the cracks and cracks in the window frames.It is through them that up to 50% of heat disappears.The same must be done with the front doors.
What if the central heating is already on, but is it still cold?
There may be many reasons.But in some cases, it can help a simple washing of old batteries, replace or increase the transfer of heat due to the increase with additional sections.
Well, try using heaters, if possible, not to be used, they are very "voracious".
In addition, as an option of an additional source of heat in the apartment, it is possible to consider a heated towel guide, which is connected to the supply of hot water.
Interesting the same
There is a very useful device.It's called "house wattmeter".
Why is it necessary?It will help to save electricity.With the help of this small device, you can learn many interesting things at the work of their appliances and in general on electricity spending at home.
For example:
- How much do you pay in excess for a computer that does not turn off all day?
- How much electricity does your refrigerator consume and is it time to change it in a new one?
- How much electricity is consumed when the dishes are the dishes in the dishwasher, are you whisking the linen, stroke or drying of the hair?
- How much energy does your TV consume in the off state?
You will receive an answer to all these questions and many others and you will also discover how much electricity has been spent without benefit and what you can really save.
Obviously, the rescue of electricity is not so difficult.The main obstacle probably consists of ourselves.As soon as we realize that not to waste the electricity in vain is profitable, first of all, for us - we will succeed.