Governments frequently increase electricity tariffs for both domestic and commercial connections. This blog will not see any special techniques that reduce electricity consumption. Instead, we will use simple strategies at home correctly and conserve electricity. First, we must know how much 1 unit of electricity is; 1 unit = 1000 watts. For example, consider 100 watts of bulb; a 100 watts rated bulb consumes 100 watts of electricity for an hour. This means the same bulb consumes 1 unit of electricity if it continuously runs for 10 hours. Read the blog until the end to learn how to save electricity at home effectively.
Replacing old technology to save electricity
Replacing all incandescent bulbs with the latest LED bulbs is essential to reduce electricity consumption. As we all know, LED bulbs consume less electricity. The old ceiling fans should be replaced with brushless DC Motor Fans. These fans reduce current consumption to about half that of traditional Ceiling Fans. The latest LED monitors or TVs should replace the old picture tubes and LCD monitors.
Cautious in Purchasing Appliances
While purchasing electronic gadgets or electrical appliances, be very careful to note the power usage rate displayed on the stickers. For example, a two-star or a three-star Air Conditioner consumes more power than a five-star air conditioner. These star ratings are more beneficial for commercial buildings than domestic ones, as commercial charges are always higher than domestic charges.
Let’s decode with a clear example: a three-star LG Air Conditioner consumes 852 electricity per year(approx), whereas a five-star Air conditioner consumes only 744 units yearly(approx). i.e., a three-star Air Conditioner consumes around 15 percent more than a five-star Air Conditioner. These large appliances are meant to be used for more extended periods; thus, it’s always preferred to choose higher star-rating appliances to save electricity. Of course, five-star appliances are costly compared to three-star appliances, but purchasing three-star appliances for commercial purposes gives you hefty electricity charges in the long run. Read about star ratings.
Simple Tricks to save electricity bill
Most houses these days have Air Conditioners. We use ACs in rooms with iron materials like iron cots, iron almirahs, or other iron materials, which will absorb cooling from the room. This takes too much time to cool down than a room filled with wooden materials, making the compressor run for a long time. This eventually leads to more electricity consumption. So always be aware of the materials you keep inside an air-conditioned room. Also, ensure the room does not allow the cooling to escape through the room’s minute space. Materials such as foam striping cover the space that evacuates air.
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Use of renewable energy sources
Using solar power to power appliances is the best way to reduce electricity bills. This will reduce the electricity bill by more than 75% or bring the electricity bill even to zero. Instead of using traditional water heaters, use solar-powered water heaters.
Solar-powered UPS is the best option compared to a traditional UPS. Nowadays, we have many options, such as On Grid and Off Grid Solar UPS. We shall see how on-grid and off-grid solar-ups work in a separate blog. It is also possible to earn through on-grid solar ups.
Mindful use of appliances
- Use appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines only in full loads. Do not run it often.
- Reduce usage of hot wash in washing machines.
- Continually develop the habit of unplugging unused appliances.
- Air-dry clothes are always preferred instead of using the dryer to dry clothes. Dry clothes in the evening sunlight.
- If you have appliances bought pre-1990, consider upgrading them to the latest high-energy star ones.
- See, water pumps are cut off before water overflows. Reduce usage of water.
- Set the Air-conditioners to 26 to 27 degrees, depending on your area. Preferably use timers for your ACs.
- Use smaller light bulbs, which are of lower capacity, to illuminate the area.
Conserving electricity is not only about reducing electric bills alone but also a step towards a sustainable future. Conserving electricity is not about seeing results immediately, but it’s about regular practice of implementing it in our day-to-day activities to save electricity. Implement these tips and see the difference in your electricity bills!!!
