Gone are the days of unnecessary energy waste - these days more and more people want to use electricityin your own householdreduce. This not only significantly reduces costs, but also contributes to climate protection. We have put together 5 useful energy saving tips that you can use to save energy.
Save energy – effectively reduce electricity costs in the household
1. Lighting – lighting offers great savings potential. Especially thoseLED Lampsare around 80% more energy efficient - that's why the investment is definitely worth it. Automatic switch-off in the stairwell will significantly reduce energy consumption. Solar lights have proven to be a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative for the garden or balcony.
2. Economical appliances – everyone now knows that the new refrigerators, flat screens and washing machines are more energy efficient. But small electronic devices with a direct power connection (such as toothbrushes) also save energy compared to versions with batteries. And if you want to minimize stand-by losses, invest in a power strip and switch off your computer, monitor and television when not in use. Chargers should never be left online. Then they also draw unnecessary power.
3. Save water and electricity at the same time - washing machines and dishwashers are considered real energy guzzlers - but only if they are not completely filled on a regular basis. If you wash at 40 degrees, you can reduce the washing machine's power consumption by half. Savings programs without pre-washing also contributelow energy and water consumptionat. And when showering, water-saving showerheads regulate the amount of water, thereby reducing monthly electricity costs.
Save energy and live environmentally consciously
4. Save energy in the kitchen – The kitchen undoubtedly offers the greatest opportunity to save money. With simple tricks you can save up to 40% of the costs:
– Set the refrigerator to 7 degrees and the freezer to -18 degrees
– Always store cooled food in the refrigerator
– Sort, label and store the food in the refrigerator clearly. This means the refrigerator door is never left open for a long time
– Defrost the refrigerator twice a year
– Small appliances also save money in the kitchen – egg cookers, kettles, toasters, etc. are a cost-effective option, especially for singles, which guarantee electricity savings of up to 60% in the kitchen.
– An induction cooker is not only child-friendly (the hotplate is cold outside the bottom of the pot) but also reduces electricity costs.
- Hotplates on an electric stove give off residual heat - so they can be turned off 10-15 minutes earlier than usual and the food will still be ready on time.
5. Compare electricity costs - if you regularly compare electricity prices, you can find out about price changes in good time and obtain information about the cheapest providers at the moment.
Save energy – never leave devices on standby, but always switch them off completely
Invest in energy-efficient lighting
Save water and energy – wash your laundry at 40 degrees
Save energy – install a water-saving showerhead in the bathroom
