How to reduce electricity consumption in everyday life

Trends are such that in receipts for consumed light, gas and water, increasing rates are more often and more frequently indicated. In light of this, the words "electricity consumption" ceased to be an empty sound. Now even a schoolboy knows that one should strive to save money.

Today we will talk about the vital: about ways to reduce the consumption of electricity in the average apartment or house. First of all, it is necessary to identify the main consumers whose electric power exceeds 1.5 kW. These include: air conditioning, electric stove and oven, water heater, electric kettle, automatic washing machine and iron. In addition, there may be less common devices, so if in doubt, we study the relevant passport data. Start to reduce the consumption of electricity follows from them.

One of the most voracious consumers is an electric kettle. What could be more convenient than pour water and press a button! He himself will boil it and turn off, it is a pity that he will not pour into the cup. Often, one can hear the statement that only a few minutes pass from the moment you turn it on and off, and the power you need to save is measured in kilowatt hours, so that the total running time is one hour, you need to turn on the kettle many times. All this, indeed, is so. However, the bill for light claims the opposite - monthly electricity consumption increases significantly. People simply stop noticing all those hours during which the kettle boils water. Conclusion: If possible, use a gas stove.

The washing machine, which made life easier, can be safely classified as a second candidate for economic sanctions. With the advent of each new model, producers joyfully report a decline in consumption, even the classes came up. The trouble is that the lion's share of wasted electricity is not on the engine and control circuit, but on the heating element. For example, if according to the passport the machine consumes 2.4 kW, of which 2 kW is a heater. That is why when washing it is recommended to use fast modes with a little water heating. A serious washing in boiling water to arrange only when necessary.

An electric stove and an oven, as well as all kinds of microwave ovens, can be replaced in 80% of cases with "old fashioned" cooking - gas. Although, there may be exceptions.

Hot water boiler is arranged very simply: capacity, heater and thermostats. The device is simple, however, its operation has its own characteristics. Save electricity by keeping the boiler disconnected from the mains and turn it on before use, as the consumption level will only increase. At first glance it may seem that it is more rational to set the maximum temperature of heating, so that the supply of hot water is enough for the whole family. In general, this is so. It's only with the growth of temperature that the process of precipitation of dissolved magnesium and calcium salts into the sediment covering the heating element is accelerated. As a result, the rate of heating decreases, and the operating time increases. Recommendation: we are looking for a "golden" middle.

The power consumption of the refrigerator is relatively small, but because of the heavy start-up, the current when switched on exceeds the nominal one by a factor of ten. Accordingly, the power is briefly increased. This can only be affected indirectly: by reducing the cooling value by the regulator; Rarely open the door; Avoid interference on the sensor (for models requiring periodic defrosting).

Consumption of electricity by TV, computer and lighting lamps, usually, makes up a small part of monthly expenses. However, replacing the old CRT TV with a modern liquid crystal, replacing the computer with a laptop, and instead of incandescent lamps with LED solutions, you can save extra expensive kilowatts.