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In times of price surges, electricity bills always worry consumers. Here are some tips to help families use electrical appliances more efficiently; reduce monthly electricity bills to the lowest possible level.
1. 8 tips to reduce your monthly electricity bill
In times of price surges, electricity bills always worry consumers. Here are some tips to help families use electrical appliances more efficiently; reduce monthly electricity bills to the lowest possible level.
1. Thermostat
When using a thermostat, pay attention not to let the room temperature differ more than 10 degrees Celsius from the outside (ideally about 7 degrees Celsius). Especially if you regularly clean the filter of the air conditioner, it can save 5 - 7% of energy, placing the air conditioner away from the wall will save 20 - 25% of energy, helping you significantly reduce the electricity bill for your family.
2. Purchase a wide pot
If you use an induction cooker or infrared stove, choose pots with wide bottoms to cover the entire heat ring of the stove, avoiding heat wastage. Otherwise, opt for a stove with 2 or 3 cooking zones to fit all pot sizes. Additionally, before cooking, make sure to dry the pot to prevent the stove from consuming extra energy to dry the pot.
3. Choose a light-colored refrigerator
Using a light-colored refrigerator will save more electricity. The reason is that light colors have high heat reflection capabilities, ensuring that the cold air inside the refrigerator is used with maximum efficiency.
In addition, limit opening the refrigerator if not necessary. The electricity consumed by the refrigerator is considerable. Typically, the average temperature inside the refrigerator is 3 - 6 degrees Celsius, and the freezer compartment is -15 to -18 degrees Celsius. Therefore, if you frequently open and close the refrigerator, causing the temperature inside to change by more than 10 degrees Celsius, the machine will consume an additional 25% of energy. Hence, limit opening the refrigerator to save electricity, and always check if the refrigerator door is tightly closed.
4. Adjust the screen brightness of the television
You probably know that the brighter the TV screen, the more electricity it consumes, and the shorter the TV's lifespan. Therefore, adjust the screen brightness just enough for viewing.
5. Choose washing machine modes based on the weather
Don't rigidly use only one washing mode every time you do laundry. Depending on the weather conditions, choose the appropriate washing mode for the washing machine. For example, on sunny and windy days, choose the regular washing mode instead of the super dry spin and dry mode.
6. Unplug electronic devices when not in use
Many modern electronic devices like laptops, netbooks, etc., come with a feature that can start programs almost instantly without waiting for the operating system to boot. This feature makes it easier for users to use, but at the same time, the amount of electricity required for consumption is much higher. Therefore, to save energy, you should unplug the power plug when not in use.
7. Use LED lights instead of incandescent bulbs
Incandescent bulbs consume more energy compared to modern LED/fluorescent lights. The amount of electricity needed to run an incandescent bulb is enough to run about 5 - 10 LED lights. Additionally, LED lights are more aesthetically pleasing and produce a softer and even brighter light, besides saving energy.
8. Utilize off-peak hours
You should utilize electricity during off-peak hours. Typically, peak hours are in the evening. Therefore, maximize the remaining time of the day to save energy for your family. Use energy-intensive appliances such as microwaves and washing machines during off-peak hours to fully utilize their features.
