How to Save Electricity, Reduce Expenses, Easy on the Wallet, Simple and Truly Effective
Every summer, you might always want to know how to save electricity because every year during the summer, the electricity bill tends to skyrocket. This may be a result of using electricity-consuming appliances to cool down, such as running the air conditioner all day, or sometimes alternating with a fan. This can also cause the electricity bill to rise. But sometimes, even if we use the same amount of electricity as always, the bill is still unusually high. The main reason that the electricity bill is higher during the summer is due to the higher temperatures, causing cooling appliances to work harder than usual. Therefore, if anyone wants to save energy and use less electricity, let’s look at ways to save electricity at home that can really reduce expenses. Let’s follow along.
Top 10 electricity-consuming appliances
Many people wonder why the electricity bill is unusually high every summer, even though the electricity usage isn’t different from usual. How should we calculate the bill? Or is it because we are using electricity-consuming appliances that are not energy-efficient? Today, we have gathered the top 10 electricity-consuming appliances for everyone to see so that you can use these appliances moderately.
1. Water heater, consumes about 2,500 - 12,000 watts. We should adjust the temperature appropriately, not too hot. Turn off the tap, valve, and switch every time after use.
2. Air conditioner, consumes about 1,200 - 3,300 watts. Tips to use the air conditioner to save electricity: First, choose a unit with the appropriate BTU for the room size, install it at the right height, and ensure it has a heat release area. Set the temperature not lower than 25 degrees Celsius, maintain and clean the filter regularly, and turn off the machine every time when not in use.
3. Washing machine (with dryer), consumes about 3,000 watts. Before washing, load the appropriate amount of clothes into the machine. If there is strong sunlight, hang clothes outside to dry and avoid using the dryer to save more electricity.
4. Electric iron, consumes about 700 - 2,000 watts. Iron a large batch at once, adjust the temperature according to the type of fabric, and always unplug after use.
5. Rice cooker, consumes about 450 - 1,500 watts. Cook the right amount of rice for the number of people. When the rice is cooked, unplug the cooker. Do not leave the plug in the socket. Regularly check the heating plate area in the cooker to ensure no rice grains are sticking, as this can slow down the cooking and waste electricity.
6. Electric pot, consumes about 200 - 1,500 watts. Always check the machine before use and unplug it immediately after cooking.
7. Vacuum cleaner, consumes about 750 - 1,200 watts. After vacuuming, always empty the dust container to help the machine work more efficiently and consume less electricity.
8. Toaster, consumes about 800 - 1,000 watts. Follow the user manual strictly before use and unplug after use to save more electricity.
9. Hairdryer, consumes about 400 - 1,000 watts. Before drying hair, pat it dry with a towel, place a towel under the hair while drying to speed up drying time, and reduce electricity consumption.
10. Microwave, consumes about 100 - 1,000 watts. Set the time and heat according to the food that needs warming, avoid opening and closing the door frequently, and always unplug after use.
Besides these top 10 electricity-consuming appliances, there are other appliances that consume slightly less electricity, such as a coffee maker consuming about 200 - 600 watts, color television consuming about 80 - 180 watts, refrigerator (7-10 cubic feet) consuming about 70 - 145 watts, ceiling fan consuming about 70 - 100 watts, and floor fan consuming about 20 - 75 watts.
How to save electricity
Saving electricity is another technique that can greatly reduce the electricity bill. Importantly, it’s easy and can be done by anyone at home. Let’s see what we can do.
1. Turn off electrical appliances and unplug them when not in use.
Many people mistakenly believe that leaving the plug in after not using the electrical appliance doesn’t affect anything. But in reality, leaving the plug in still allows the current to flow. So, after using the electrical appliance, always turn it off and unplug it after use.
2. Use LED bulbs instead of regular bulbs.
Using LED bulbs provides more brightness than regular bulbs and consumes less power (watts), so it uses less electricity. Importantly, they have a longer lifespan of over 50,000 hours, reducing the cost of frequently changing bulbs.
3. Don’t leave the mobile phone charger plugged in when the battery is full.
After charging the mobile phone or electronic devices until the battery is full, unplug the charger or cable immediately. Leaving it plugged in even when the battery is full consumes electricity and risks causing a short circuit.
4. Set the air conditioner to a suitable temperature.
Set the air conditioner temperature not lower than 25 degrees Celsius and may use a fan to help circulate the air better. Importantly, before leaving the house, turn off the air conditioner 1 hour in advance to save electricity.
5. Use electrical appliances with a number 5 energy-saving label.
Everyone must have heard for a long time that if you want to save electricity, buying electrical appliances with a number 5 energy-saving label can help. This label indicates the level of electricity usage, basic information, efficiency, and annual cost to help users choose the right appliances.
Knowing how to save electricity can help us reduce expenses, even if only a little. Especially in hot weather like this, air conditioners are in high demand in every home, so using them correctly can save on electricity bills. Importantly, don’t forget to take care of your health in hot weather, as there are many illnesses during the summer. Plan to boost your confidence with health insurance from Muang Thai Life Assurance. #เพราะชีวิตทุกวัยมันเจ็บป่วย Enjoy life at all ages no matter it’s a common or critical illness. No worries about medical expenses with lump sum health insurance from 200K – 100 million Baht.
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