We get restless on hearing the name of power cut. In fact, in today's era, man has become so used to electric appliances that life without electricity cannot be imagined. The number of electrical appliances in every household is increasing day by day. And with this, our electricity bill increases, which is painful for us. Every person wants to control his electricity bill, but he does not understand where and what things he should cut so that his electricity bill can be reduced. In this article, we will discuss some of the ways by which you can reduce your electricity consumption up to half.
First make a list of electrical appliances in your house. In this list, mark the devices that are used the maximum time. Certainly, in most of the middle class homes, appliances like bulb, tube light, fan, cooler, freeze, AC etc. will top the list. In such a situation, you can reduce your electricity bill by half by following the points mentioned below.
1. Use LED instead of old bulb or tube light. A 15 watt LED bulb can give the same amount of light as a 100 watt bulb. Nowadays, LEDs are available in abundance in the market, giving more light with less power consumption. Use new electronic choke or LED tube light instead of old copper choke.
2. Light the light at the place where it is needed. Light low watt LED or table lamp at night. Make more use of natural light. Get light shade colors in the room so that more light spreads. Keep curtains of light shade in the rooms. This also makes a difference to the light. Regular dusting of bulb, tube light etc. items. Due to dust, less light is received.
3. Make a habit of turning off bulbs, LEDs, fans, coolers, AC, etc. when there is no work. This should be the most important habit. Even this can save electricity to a great extent.
4. Refrigerators account for a major portion of the electricity bill. Do not keep the fridge very close to the wall, leave space for ventilation. The fridge should be kept away from direct sunlight, heat from oven and stove. Do not open the fridge door again and again. Do not keep the fridge door open unnecessarily for a long time. Refrigerator doors should be airtight. If the rubber packing of the door is damaged, get it replaced, and if it is dirty, wash it in hot water. Keep the goods in the fridge only so that there is room for air to circulate inside. If there is ice in the fridge, keep defrosting it regularly. Freezing of ice consumes more fridge power. Keep liquid ingredients covered. Uncovered liquids trap moisture, which increases the work of the refrigerator's compressor. Do not keep very hot things in the fridge. Because it increases power consumption. Keep setting the temperature of the fridge according to the use.
5. Get new electronic regulator installed for ceiling fans. The old fan was of 75 watts. Now new technology power saving 35 watt fans are also available. In such a situation, the old fans can be replaced, because the fans run throughout the day. That's why we should use the fans of new technology only. So that power consumption can be halved.
6. Wash the entire garment in the washing machine. Do not run washing machine for two or four clothes. Because it consumes unnecessary electricity. Use the appropriate amount of water in the washing machine. Use a timer in the washing machine. Also use proper amount of washing powder. Dry clothes naturally instead of using an electric dryer. This will save electricity and clothes will also remain clean.
7. A light fan should be used along with the AC so that cool air can spread throughout the room. Do not run AC at very low temperature. Play at 25 degree, this you will get the right temperature in less cost. Door and window pecking should be good. Curtains or sun film etc. should be kept on the windows. So that cooling can increase. AC's thermostat should not have lamps or TV. Because the thermostat senses their heat and the AC runs continuously. Direct sunlight should not fall on the AC. Leave the water pipe coming out of AC in such a way that water does not stop in it. AC filters should be cleaned from time to time. When the filter is dirty, the power consumption in the AC increases. If the AC is too old, then a new 5 star rated AC should be bought. It will quickly compensate for this by reducing the electricity bill.
8. Take the electric iron that automatically shuts off when the temperature rises, it will be beneficial for both your clothes and electricity bill. Do not iron on wet clothes. Do not sprinkle too much water on the clothes while ironing. Due to this, the temperature of the iron decreases quickly, due to which electricity is spent more.
9. Regular cleaning of every electrical equipment is necessary. Electric kettle, geyser, iron, electric rod, electric stove, etc. things consume more electricity in the absence of cleanliness.
10. Appliances should not only be switched off when not in use, but should also be unplugged. Many appliances consume some amount of power when plugged in, even when turned off.
Hope this article will help you to reduce your home electricity bill.
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