How to Save Energy at Home

We are used to electricity, and without it we cannot imagine life. Just think about how much energy you consume when you go to work in the morning. Kettle, hair dryer, microwave, light bulb there, light bulb here... In fact, it turns out a lot. Then you can only be surprised by the numbers in the electricity bills.





To save money and take care of the conservation of resources, you need to learn how to correctly consume electricity. And today's edition. "Site" will tell you 9 energy-saving.

Saving electricity
  1. Install energy-saving lamps in the house
    It seems that the savings from them are not so much, but in fact it is huge, on average it turns out about 170 kWh per year. They are more expensive than conventional lamps, but they last much longer. Overall, it's a plus.



  2. Refuse to use some electrical appliances
    It seems that small appliances do not consume so much electricity, but these are also gluttons. Replacing an electric kettle with a regular one, for example, will save you a lot. Same with other small household appliances. Think about what you can do without.



  3. Pay attention to the energy efficiency class
    Now on any home appliances there is a marking that indicates how energy efficient the device is. Most electricity is consumed by devices labeled G, and least of all - with the marking A++. Buying equipment and any other electrical appliances with such markings, you can save a lot.



  4. Turn off the light as you leave the room
    Make it a habit to turn off the lights when no one is in the room. Even if there are economical light bulbs, electricity is consumed. According to statistics, about 30% of all electricity consumed is spent on lighting empty rooms. Draw conclusions.



  5. Don’t leave the equipment on overnight.
    A charged phone or computer in sleep mode, plugged in, continues to consume electricity. Turn off your phones and computers at night. Try to charge your phone before bedtime. It helps, too. conserve.



  6. Use the technique as efficiently as possible
    This is especially true of the washing machine. Do not run it every day, washing two or three things at a time. It is better to wait until more washing is accumulated, or choose a short mode. Experts are urging people to stop washing certain things.



  7. Use spot lighting.
    Instead of a bright chandelier, use small lamps. Let them stand in all the key places of the house. Especially where you have to work. This will waste less energy.



  8. Use daylight to the maximum.
    Daylighting is a wonderful way to save electricity. It is a good habit to open the curtains when it is light outside the window. Place the workplace so as to use daylight.





It sounds like little things, but they work. The main thing is to accustom yourself to these simple rules and actively use them. By saving resources, we not only save our money, but also contribute to the rational use of the planet’s resources. We hope that these simple life hacks will be useful to you at home.

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