The real way to save energy in the home and apartment.20 practical tips

The economic crisis has forced homeowners "another angle" to see the need energy savings.In the exact implementation of our recommendations to guarantee the efficiency of 30-40%.

How to save energy: energy-saving lamps and light adjustment

With the introduction of energy-saving halogen and LED bulbs to save become easier, but the cost to replace a fluorescent light at an economical analogue justified by an average ofone year.Reduce data timing can install advanced lighting control systems.Innovative technologies enable automated lighting control with the following devices:

1. motion sensors;
2. switches with adjustable light intensity;
3. systems such as "smart home".

How to save electricity by using smart systems

Motion sensors - electronic sensors that close the circuit after the detection of a moving object.Devices justified when installed on the street, in front of the main entrance and in the bathrooms - that is, in those places where people spend a small amount of time.

Modern touch switches have a mode of adjustment of light intensity that allows you to not expend a lot of energy, if only the backlight is needed (for example, opening the refrigerator in the kitchen).

With the help of technology "smart home" can create complex lighting control program at home.Using the controllers of the "smart home" can be set while covering a separate room or facility.

Basic principles of saving on lighting:

1. Learn the principles of correct combination in the house of local and generallighting.For a uniform supply of light can be used not only the ceiling lights.There are local sources and ambient light;
2. longest exploited and bulbs consume little energy, in which the socket has a marking on the -230-240 C. They shine worse than analogues at 220;
3. have fluorescent bulbs light output higher by 4-5 times compared with light bulbs of similar power of daylight.Because of this more rational to use these options in all rooms except the bathroom;
4. periodically wipe the dust from the bulbs to improve illumination and reduce the load at their work;
5. Do not forget about the clean windows.Natural sunlight will reduce the time of switching of lighting.

save electricity in the kitchen

A large part of the electrical energy is "lost" in the kitchen with the misuse of devices.Most of the load creates electric stoves.Their use must observe the following conditions:

• On economical electric stove to heat large amounts of water at once, but not a "small dose frequent meals";
• When the surface burners swollen, you need to buy a new one, as it will consume to heat the dishes are 2-3 times more energy;
• By heating the pan should be closed tight lid;
• Thermal energy is stored electric stove for a while after the appliance is switched off, so turn off the equipment to prepare meals;
• To save some housewives cook for a couple where one pan is placed on top of another, in which there is water;
• saves time and energy cooking cooker;
• advantageous cost tubular electric hotplate with infinitely variable heating in comparison with cast iron counterparts step type;
• for heating food is better to use a microwave.

How to operate the refrigerator to save electricity

To save electrical energy should be properly operate the refrigeration equipment:

Place the refrigerator away from heat sources;

1. leave between them and the wall clearance of at least 10 cm;
2. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight;
3. Tilt equipment is desirable to do back at an angle of 5 degrees;
4. not install hot food on the shelves;
5. place the products without the clutter to ensure optimal air circulation;
6. no objective reason not to open the door;
7. When storing try to do so that the thermostat was at the minimum or at least to the middle position;
8. equipment Defrost time in 1 month;
9. not wash refrigerated shelves with warm water.

Set the refrigerator should be in a room where kept room temperature (18-20 degrees).It is difficult to count on the efficiency of a large refrigeration equipment, therefore without the need should not acquire dimensional camera for home use.

Finally, add that a significant electrical load produce different heating devices based on the spirals (heaters).As a result, without the need to use heaters is not recommended on the basis of such components.

Iron also consumes a lot of energy, but is able to retain heat, so we recommend saving it off for 5 minutes before ironing.For home use is better to get irons with automatic controls.