10 simple habits to help save electricity bills every month

(Baonghean.vn) - Saving electricity is not only a matter of individuals and households but also a common concern worldwide. If every individual is conscious of saving electricity, the country will save a significant budget, and at the same time, the family will also save a monthly expense.

Did you know that these 10 simple habits that few people pay attention to can help you save up to more than 10% on your electricity bill each month?

Cleaning the refrigerator will help you save more electricity. Photo: Internet.

1. Turn off electrical devices when not in use

Get into the habit of turning off lights when not in use. Just turning off two 100W bulbs for an hour a day will save you about 70 kWh a year. If you have research work that requires a desk lamp, remember to turn off the ceiling lights while using the desk lamp. This not only saves electricity but is also good for your eyes.

You should also remember to unplug electrical appliances when not in use. Not unplugging unused electrical appliances in the house such as TVs, receivers, DVD players, speakers, etc. can account for up to 10% of the electricity consumption of the entire apartment.

2. Take advantage of natural energy

A window facing the sunlight will save electricity and is much better for your health than always having to turn on the lights during the day. In addition, if you are lucky enough to live in a house that gets a lot of wind, you should take advantage of that because just by not turning on 2 fans for 1 hour a day, you will save 60 kWh in 3 summer months, and that number will increase to about 300 kWh when you reduce 1 hour of air conditioning every day.

3. Don't shower for too long

Some people have a habit of “falling asleep in the shower”. Soaking in hot water is a great way to relax, but did you know that if you shower just 1 minute faster each day, you can save up to 180 kWh per year?

4. Use hot and cold only when necessary

Many families have the habit of turning on the water heater 24/24 in the winter. This helps you always have hot water to use but it consumes a lot of electricity. Therefore, you should only use hot water when necessary, for example, when taking a bath and pay attention to turn off the water heater after use.

5. Adjust the water heater temperature appropriately

Did you notice that the water heater can adjust the temperature? If the weather is not too cold, the water heater only needs a temperature of about 55-60 degrees Celsius. Reducing the temperature by 6 degrees Celsius in the tank will save you 5% of the electricity consumed.

Using water heaters properly is an effective way to save electricity. Photo: Internet.

6. Use a laptop instead of a desktop computer

If you do not have special work needs, you should replace your desktop computer with a laptop. Laptops are now relatively cheap and superior to desktop computers thanks to their mobility and energy saving.

7. Use the refrigerator properly

You should clean your refrigerator at least twice a year to help it run efficiently and save energy. A dirty refrigerator will use more electricity than a clean one.

Refrigerators have different temperature settings. Depending on the weather outside, setting the refrigerator temperature at a reasonable level will save more electricity.

8. Turn on the fan when using air conditioning

You should set the air conditioner to a moderate temperature, combined with a fan, it will be cooler and save more electricity than setting the air conditioner to a low temperature. In addition, turning on the fan also makes the air more airy, not as dry as turning on the air conditioner.

9. Set the air conditioner temperature appropriately

Many people like to turn on the air conditioner at a very low temperature and cover themselves with a blanket. This habit not only wastes electricity but is also harmful to your health. You should only set the air conditioner temperature between 24-27 degrees Celsius, which is still cool enough and saves a lot of electricity.

10. Use a microwave instead of an oven

Microwaves cook faster and use less energy than ovens. Therefore, if possible, you should use a microwave instead of an oven.

Thanh Hien

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