With the improvement of people's living standards, more and more electrical appliances are added to the home. For example: air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, televisions, etc. These appliances can improve our lives and increase comfort. As the frequency of use increases, so does the cost of electricity.
Especially in the summer, with the use of air conditioning, the cost of electricity continues to rise. While enjoying the coolness brought by the air conditioner, I am also entangled in the electricity bill.
In order to save on electricity bills, many people are trying to use as few appliances as possible. Because the air conditioner is an "electric tiger", many people would rather panic when it is hot than turn on the air conditioner easily.
In fact, the most power-consuming people in the home may not be air conditioners, they are the biggest "electricity thieves" in the home, and even more electricity than air conditioners. Remember to turn it off, you can save a lot of money in a year.
1. Old electrical appliances: low energy utilization
Electrical appliances are updated very quickly, and many people will have some old electrical appliances at home more or less. Because it has not been damaged, even if some of it is not up to date, it is still reluctant to discard.
The reason why electrical appliances are constantly updated is that in addition to more and more functions, they will also save unnecessary energy consumption.
Outdated appliances, although still functional, often suffer from low energy efficiency. Compared with new appliances that have been optimized for energy consumption, it will undoubtedly increase power consumption a lot.
Therefore, it is recommended that you replace those old electrical appliances that have been obsolete. Although they can still be used, or they have some special meaning. However, in terms of economy, affordability, energy saving, environmental protection, etc., eliminating them is a rational choice.
2. Peak electricity consumption period: higher electricity bills
There are two peak hours of the day, such as 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. During these two peak periods, the electricity demand of the whole society reaches its peak, and the electricity consumption will increase accordingly, and the electricity bill is often relatively high.
During peak hours, we need to plan our electricity consumption reasonably. Some high-power electrical appliances should be used as far as possible during peak power consumption hours. For example: washing machines, dryers, air conditioners, etc.
The use of large electrical appliances, staggered during peak hours, can also play a role in reducing household electricity bills.
3. Standby state: continuous power consumption
There are many electrical appliances that are not in use and are not de-energized. These appliances will continue to consume electricity unconsciously.
For example: televisions, air conditioners, microwave ovens, rice cookers, water heaters, etc. As long as the power is not cut off, it is still consuming electricity.
Don't underestimate this insignificant standby power, if there are more electrical appliances, plus the accumulation of time, it is also a large expenditure in a year.
Therefore, it is best to unplug the appliance when it is not in use. If you find it too troublesome, replace the socket with a switch. When you need to cut off the power, just press the switch directly.
Cutting off the power supply of electrical appliances can not only avoid energy consumption in standby mode, but also reduce potential safety hazards. After all, in the standby state, it is still energized, which will also accelerate the aging of electrical appliances. In the unlikely event of a short circuit, an explosion or fire is possible.
Summary at the end of the article
If you have an old appliance at home, it's best not to use it anymore and choose a new device that is energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. And, when not in use, it is best to de-energize. There are also some large electrical appliances, if not necessary, try to stagger the use of peak hours.