Simple ways to save electricity in winter

(Baonghean.vn) - How can you and your family enjoy the warmth of winter without worrying too much about electricity costs? Just apply a few of the following electricity saving tips.

Save electricity when using lighting systems

Lighting system is the most used part in winter, especially in cloudy days, without sunlight. To ensure the necessary light source in the room and save electricity, you can refer to some of the following ways.

Using LED lighting system instead of incandescent bulbs in space lighting

Install a sensor switch system to avoid leakage and electric shock on humid days, causing energy waste.

Turn off when not in use, only turn on the lighting system during the day when really necessary.

Use heating equipment properly

Do not use a heater to heat an entire room, it is most effective to heat a small space such as the area around the dining table or bed. If you use a heater to provide heat for a large room, the cost will be high and ineffective.

Also, make it a rule to only heat the rooms you need. When you go to bed, turn off the heating in rooms you are not using, and make sure you turn off all electrical appliances when you go out.

Insulation for the house

Warm and beautiful, carpets are a great way to warm up your floors. You should also consider hanging curtains on your windows. Thicker or more layers of curtains will help block cold air from entering your home. If not, you can add rubber trim around your doors. This is also an economical and effective way to block wind.

Use foam to insulate doors

Foam and sponge are suitable for converting ordinary doors into insulated doors. Just a layer of foam, then a layer of sponge around the gaps between the door and the wall, heat loss through these gaps will be prevented.

Use the refrigerator properly

The refrigerator is the most essential appliance in the house, so it works continuously. Therefore, the refrigerator is the appliance that consumes the most energy. Make sure the refrigerator door seal is tight and not open to prevent cold air from escaping. In winter, you can keep the refrigerator at the lowest mode to save energy.

How to use water heater

Few people pay attention to the temperature control button on the water heater, you can adjust this button to have water at the right temperature. You should adjust the temperature to a moderate level, that is, to keep the temperature around 50-70 degrees. In winter, many families turn on the water heater all day, which is a huge waste of electricity.

To save the most electricity, you should turn on the water heater 15-30 minutes before bathing, depending on the outside temperature as well as the number of users. This will save more than turning on the heater 24/24 hours, because when turned on 24/24 hours, there will be heat loss from the heater to the air while the heating element is still working. This will waste electricity.

Save electricity when using air conditioning

According to the working principle of the air conditioner, the hot and cold directions of the air conditioner are just reversed and the way of operation, the power consumption is still the same. The air conditioner can be set at a reasonable level of use, from 22 - 25 degrees, should not be too cold in the summer or too hot in the winter, as this will be very wasteful of electricity.

Even the color of the room is related to energy consumption. The darker the color, the more heat it absorbs, so the room should be light in color.

Ngoc Anh

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