How much electricity do household appliances consume - a table and tips for saving
Reasonable economy has never been in the way, especially when it comes to the family budget. You can refuse to use all electrical appliances and live by the light of a kerosene lamp, but it would be much more reasonable to analyze and plan such costs. The most important information for such purposes will be how much electricity household appliances consume, as well as the main points on how to reduce this indicator. Our article will help you figure out all these nuances.
Who is the main culprit in electricity consumption
The range of appliances in our homes is naturally different, as are the models, the class of electricity consumption and the power of household appliances. All these factors undoubtedly affect the amount of energy used, and, accordingly, the costs for this item. To accurately determine the main consumer, you can draw up the following table:
In our case, the total consumption is 180 kWh per month. Of course, such a calculation will not be particularly accurate, because the operating time, the amount and type of equipment used can vary greatly over time. Think of a chart like this as a starting point that will allow you to map out ways to save energy in your home.
Unaccounted electricity costs
Of course, in the previous calculation it is necessary to add one more point characterizing unforeseen costs. This is not only about using a coffee machine and other small household appliances, without which we can no longer imagine a comfortable life. Depending on the living conditions, a water supply station, a circulation pump in the heating system, electrical equipment of a gas boiler and a convector, as well as a water heater, heating boiler, electric stove or oven, and welding can be used. The list can be enumerated for a long time, because in modern life, many household appliances are powered through the mains.
Electricity consumption in this case "pulls" and the appliance is in "standby" mode when the wire is plugged into the network. In fact, this is a trifle, but if you calculate the costs per month, year ...
Owners of air conditioners also have to pay extra for the possibility of a comfortable rest from hot temperatures. In winter, consumption increases due to the use of a gas boiler, convectors and heaters. Electricity consumption of an air conditioner, even with the smallest use, will cost about 100 - 120 kW per month, which can significantly increase your costs. The power of household heating appliances is also enough to "wind up" the same amount in cold weather, so before buying such equipment, you need to calculate the appropriateness of its use.
How can you save money?
It is, of course, unreasonable to completely abandon the benefits of modern life, but in order to save money, you can pay attention to energy-saving refrigerators, because this device will work all year round, regardless of weather conditions. If you calculate how much energy a TV and a computer consume per month, you can completely influence this amount by choosing one working device. A monitor that is often turned on works all day without benefit, and a working TV becomes the background under which we carry out our daily activities. Getting rid of these habits is not easy, but within a month it will result in a reduced electricity bill.
Other methods of saving electricity:
- Replace all lighting fixtures with new energy saving or LED bulbs.The initial investment will pay off a hundredfold with serious savings and a long service life.
- If you use an electric kettle often, always fill in just as much water as needed, not as a reserve. Unfortunately, energy-saving kettles have not yet been invented, but it is entirely within your power to adjust the mode of use.
- Place your computer in Comfort Sleep Mode. In this case, it turns off automatically if a certain time passes in inactivity. When turned on, it will accordingly consume less energy, which is also important.
- Defrosting the refrigerator and freezer on time is also part of the family's savings. When a significant amount of ice forms on the walls, the energy consumption increases, so be sure to eliminate this factor.
- The use of heat-reflecting screens will help make heaters and convectors work more efficiently.
- Replacing the wiring and arranging local lighting in the kitchen or recreation area will also significantly reduce costs.
- Using adapters and extension cords increases power consumption.
- When purchasing new electrical appliances, it is better to give preference to the economy class of consumption. The main positions are shown in the table.
Installation of multi-tariff meters is considered one of the uncommon ways to save electricity. This will allow some appliances to be turned on at night when electricity is cheaper. This practice has shown itself well in foreign countries, but unfortunately, has not yet taken root in our country.
It is probably impossible to completely abandon the use of electrical devices in the modern world. Even a gas boiler and a heating convector must consume a certain amount of energy for their functioning. If we are talking about a welding machine, boiler or air conditioner, the consumption is significant even with short use. Despite this, the consumer is buying more and more various electrical appliances, so it is useful to find out the main culprit of electricity bills, as well as proven methods of reasonable savings that will help to reduce costs.
