Our monthly or annual energy bills tend to fluctuate, which can be rather bothersome. We often hear how the cost of energy is going to rise and we worry because we need to save money. This article will help you save as much money as you can on energy bills. With the help or advice of your plumber, you can follow these tips each month to help you save money in the long run.
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The first place you need to start with is your bathroom. Careful use of the water heater can save you up to 10% on your monthly energy bill. A two kilowatt heater working one hour will spend two kilowatt hours, which amounts to 150 kilowatt hours per month, if working two and a half hours per day.
Water heaters
To save some hot water, all you need to do is set the thermostat on the heater between 50 and 60 degrees Celsius. Then, instead of taking a bath, take a shower. That way you save considerable amounts of hot water and electricity. Don’t forget to check for fouling from time to time as it also increases consumption.
Solar Panels
One of the best ways to save hot water and electricity is to switch to solar panels. The solar systems with solar vacuum collectors and other elements for solar accumulation of energy are a clean energy system and an ideal solution for any household. The biggest advantage, of course, being huge savings on your energy bills.
The world is experiencing an energy crisis and an acute contamination of the Earth’s environment. This has led us to think twice about our energy consumption and to consider using solar energy as a way to solve the problem. So don’t waste any more time and get your home a solar powered heating system. You will help yourself as well as the environment.
Washing machines
A washing machine uses one to two kilowatt hours, and it usually works for three hours. By turning it on every other day, you spend 45 to 90 kilowatt hours per month. If you want to save energy on washing machines, turn them on after midnight and use shorter washing programs. This will also save you 10%.
Kitchen
Your fridge and stove can save you 6%, respectively. Set the thermostat in the fridge to 3 or 5 degrees Celsius. Avoid placing hot pots inside the fridge and always use lids. Clean the fridge on a regular basis.
As far as the stove is concerned, the gas burners, or other electric heating elements on your stove will use 1.5 to 1.8 kilowatt hours per one hour. The heaters inside the oven use 2 to 4 kilowatt hours. The pot you are using to cook should be the same size as the burner. Don’t forget to cover the pots during cooking.
If you are using the oven, don’t set the thermostat to the maximum and avoid opening the oven door. Each time you open it, you decrease the temperature by 15 degrees Celsius.