key takeaways
- When they are not in use, protect yourself from using “Phantom Power” by unapproving the devices.
- Keep your equipment up-to-date so that they do not require that much power to work.
- Avoid using devices such as dryers and air conditioners on high strength settings.
These days, Number of equipment Can reach double digits in the same house: you have found your fridge, oven, microwave, dishwasher, washer and dryer and once more often you start counting small equipment. With so many equipment in the house, it is easy to make a mistake or two that can give rise to a high utility bill.
To Save money this yearWe have reached some tools and energy experts, which to detect the top mistakes you are making (and how to fix them).
Forget to unplug the equipment when not in use
This year the first (and easiest) way to save money on your energy bills is that when you are not using them, the equipment is to unplug. Clement feng, Vice President of Product Management at Brigms and Straton Energy Solutions.
“Just walk around your house and you will quickly identify objects such as your laptop, printer, coffee maker and other items,” says Feng. “Your TV and video game console are still using energy when they stop because they are still plug in.”
Feng also adds that the equipment can cheat as their size does not necessarily determine the amount of energy consumed by them, so also keep an eye on the devices that have small digital display screens such as tosters and coffee manufacturers – keeping these plugs can contribute more utility costs.
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Using equipment during “peak” hours
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Taking a look at your energy bill and determining whether your energy provider charges more during the “summit” hours (usually around noon), this will also help you to save money in a long time.
Says Feng, “Consider walking your equipment such as dishwasher, washer, and dryers later at night or early in the morning, when the rates may be lowest,” Feng says.
Feng also recommends cooking later in the evening and since the electricity rate is low.
There is an old or infallible HVAC system
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As Mark woodroofSenior Product Manager in Tran Technologies, heating and cooling accounts for about half of energy use in your home, so HVAC mistakes are generally the biggest contributors. Higher utility bill,
There is an HVAC system that is very old or not maintained regularly, can be a serious synchole for your money.
“If your existing furnace is coming at the end of its distinctive 15 to 20 years of lifetime, or simply not heat as it is used, it is a better option to replace it,” Woodroff is a better option.
Even though an entire HVAC system can be expensive, new models are very energy efficient and can save you for a long time.
If your HVAC system is relatively new, regular maintenance will ensure that it is running according to its capacity. Be sure to change the filter, inspect your ductwork regularly, and as soon as something is frightening, schedule the maintenance tune-up so that your system remains as efficient as possible.
Use of heating devices incorrectly
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With winter temperature, you can be wooed to promote your home extra Bring out space heaters Or Increase your thermostat settings-But it is hurting your pockets.
“Space heaters are great to heat a small room, but there are not a efficient way to heat the entire house,” Brandon youngCEO of Pales Power. “If you keep a few heater throughout the day, your bill will be astronomical. Along with the heat or tampering with it all the time. It is best to set it to about 68 ° F during home and make it away or 6 degrees for the night. ,
According to Young, these changes can save you up to 10% annually.
Use of equipment incompetently
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These days, almost all devices will have a (or more) energy-saving settings that you can use-so you really use them, but if you want to save the big rupee this year then you need to make more efforts.
“Keeping your energy bills low in winter is not only about placing energy-skilled equipment,” is called Young. “This is about using them efficiently. Small things like using your thermostat efficiently, Full load in washing machine And dishwasher, cleaning filter, and Serve your equipment Can make a lot of difference. ,
So do not overload washer or dryer (and do not underload them), Do not do dishesAnd make sure your refrigerator is stocked evenly so that the temperature inside can be distributed well. These are small changes that will have great impact.
