Simple domestic lifehki that will help save energy and your money.
Energy saving behavior is a term that is almost unfamiliar to us, although it is understood - the careful consumption of energy resources. Given the growth of tariffs, now it's time to apply theory in practice.
1 Open curtains
In some countries, the curtains and curtains on the windows are prohibited by law. This is explained by the fact that there is nothing to hide a decent person from compatriots. As a bonus - full-fledged natural lighting. For us, this is, of course, unusual. The curtains and curtains hang in many houses, and in some places the kit is also supplemented and blinds. We add to this considerable width of plastic frames, characteristic of the glazing of the economy class. All this prevents the penetration of sunlight into the room and makes us turn on the light more often.
But what to do? Did you really refuse the cozy curtains? In fact, to get more natural light, it is necessary to take much more serious measures, namely - to re-educate yourself. Take into the habit widely open the curtains, more often wash the windows.
It is also recommended to grown on the windowsill only small flowers that will not shade the room.
2 Do not leave technique in standby mode
Many of us have a kitchen and room equipped with household appliances. The average list is a refrigerator, microwave, multicooker, TV (sometimes not one), computer, music center. Leaving all these devices in standby mode, we spend cherished watts, sometimes not suspecting. To accurately calculate unplanned costs, it is enough to learn the documentation that is attached to the technique or buy a wattmeter and control the consumption of electricity with it. There are also good news: Charging for phones in standby mode consumes insignificantly small electricity.
Use timers. These devices will help customize household appliances mode according to your day mode. So you do not have to constantly turn off the equipment from the outlets.
3 Save warmth from batteries
In order not to spend electricity for additional heating on cold days, it should be as soon as possible to use the heat that came to your batteries. To do this, it is recommended to install a heat transfer screen behind the radiator. It can be a foil insulation or ordinary foil. Curtains, chairs and other obstacles on the way of heat must be removed.
4 Correctly choose dishes for electric stove
You can use the electric stove too economically. For example, properly chosen dishes will help significantly reduce costs. The diameter of the bottom of the pan must coincide with the burner diameter - this will help reduce electricity consumption by 5-10%.
5 Completely use the refrigerator
Electricity costs consumed by the refrigerator constitute a decent amount. Is it possible to cut them? After all, this technique cannot be turned off from the network. In fact, save will allow the correct operation of the device. Recall the folk wisdom "Refrigerator is not TV." That's right: the less we look at the contents of the refrigerator, the less electricity is spent. Quickly find the right product will help the correct organization of space. In addition, it is impossible to put warm, uncomfortable products in the refrigerator.
The article was published in the journal "Tips of Professionals" No. 2 (2019). You can subscribe to the printed version of the publication.