As they say, "the economy should be cheap", so today I want to talk about how to save electricity. Why do I need this? - you ask. And try to count all the appliances you use in the apartment. How many have you taken? Five? Ten? Winds? Yes, you are probably surprised by this amount. Let's see who matters most. Reflect your calculations and the list of devices in the comments. Let's see who has more!
Previously, there were far fewer household appliances in ordinary people's homes. At first there was only one pear, which is not recommended to eat, that is, a light bulb. By the way, we are still talking about electricity simply: "I should pay for the light", as if only the light bulbs worked in our apartments. But that time has passed. In families, recorders, televisions began to appear. . . computer. . . microwave ovens. . . iPhone, iPad, iPod, iPad and other electricity eaters.
Why do we need to save electricity
The first reason: it costs money, and we will need the money not only to pay the electricity bills.
The second reason: to obtain electricity, as a rule, certain natural resources are spent. We, people, consumers are always the same: we take resources, but we do not supply them. Then at least let's save.
How to save electricity
This article contains just a few tips on how to save energy. So let's go!
- Used - turned off. Train yourself and your family to turn off those appliances that are not needed at the moment. For example, while you are at home or in an apartment, do not turn on the light as much as possible. Don't forget to turn off unnecessary light sources. The same can be said for a TV or a computer. Don't leave them on "just in case". This "just in case" will then sneak into your pocket along with a receipt for your utility bills. Additionally, a recent study claimed that most appliances in standby mode also consume a lot of electricity. Sometimes the difference between waiting and working to consume is pretty much the same. Try disconnecting what you don't need right now.
- Use daylight. Many people turn on the electric light, often just like that, out of habit, even when there is still enough light outside. Try to break this habit.
- Energy saving light bulbs. This is another opportunity to save energy. They consume several times less electricity than incandescent bulbs. The service life of such (not fake) bulbs is five to seven times longer than ordinary ones. Although there are still a lot of questions about the use of energy saving lamps.
- A day-night meter, or more correctly a two-tariff meter, will allow you to save a lot. If you already have it installed, switch to a night lifestyle. Joke! But you can still change something. For example, why don't you turn on the washing machine at night, it will turn off by itself later. If you are a fan of ironing everything you have in your wardrobe, from sheets to lace, you can also do it to save money during the cheap fare action. So what do you think.
- Save electricity when using electrical appliances. Do you cook sausages on the electric stove? Why pour a large pot full of water. Even when boiling water in an electric kettle. You need a cup of tea, don't boil a full kettle. Do not let the iron heat up. Modern irons, as a rule, are ready for use within 30 seconds, one minute after switching on. And you can turn off the iron a couple of minutes before the end of the operation. It cools down much longer than it heats up. Fridge. If you don't put hot pots in it, it will eat less electricity. Also, try placing the refrigerator away from the radiators.
Hence, the suggestions are received. But they'll be of little use if you don't bring them back to life. Try to use at least a couple soon. Don't forget to compare the meter readings later.