These appliances are actively burning your kilowatts: how to reduce electricity costs

Five categories of appliances cause the greatest electricity costs

The Russian occupiers’ strikes on Ukraine’s infrastructure have led to the fact that the regions are now suffering from regular power outages again. The lights are being turned off in every settlement, and people are being urged to join in saving electricity.

“Telegraph” figured out which appliances in the house consume the most electricity in the summer and how you can save it. It is recommended to turn on appliances with short-term use, such as kettles and blenders, minimally.

First on the list are air conditioners – they consume a significant amount of electricity. In order to save money, you need to install energy-efficient models or use programmable appliances. While there is an opportunity, it is worth abandoning them altogether, such recommendations are particularly for government institutions.

In second place are water heaters and boilers. In order to reduce the energy consumption of these appliances, you can insulate the water heater tank, which will reduce heat loss and reduce the use of hot water.

Refrigerators and freezers are in third place because they operate 24 hours a day. To reduce costs, you need to choose energy-efficient models, do not place them near heat sources, and regularly clean them of frozen ice. It is also worth organizing the products inside the refrigerator so that air circulates in it.

Among the long-term appliances that consume a significant amount of electricity are also ovens and stoves. Among them are also energy-efficient models. If you already have an electric oven or stove installed, in order to cook faster and save electricity, you should not forget to use covers – this will retain heat during cooking.

Washing machines are another energy guzzler. In order to save money, you need to wash laundry at a lower temperature, load the unit fully, and use energy-saving modes if available. It’s also worth checking the spin settings – a low spin speed uses less electricity.

Earlier, the Telegraph listed five simple ways to reduce electricity consumption at home. One of the first tips is to use energy-efficient appliances.