People often have to pay hefty bills due to high electricity consumption. However, with a little common sense and smart practices, you can significantly reduce your electricity bill. The website of the Haryana Government’s Department of New and Renewable Energy offers some foolproof tips for saving electricity that can completely transform your monthly budget. Let’s find out what these “master tips” are, and adopting them will drastically reduce your electricity bill.
Save Electricity by Using Automatic Devices
If you forget to turn off lights or fans when you leave a room, and the lights remain on throughout the day, your electricity bill is bound to rise. To get rid of this problem, you can use automatic devices. Automatic devices like infrared sensors, motion sensors, automatic timers, and dimmers are very effective. Installing sensors will automatically turn on the lights when you enter the room and turn them off when you leave. Additionally, you can also use solar cells. These devices are not only convenient but also completely prevent wasted electricity.
Wise use of CFLs and tubelights
Some old bulbs and tubelights consume a lot of electricity, increasing your electricity bill significantly. Fluorescent tubelights and CFLs are five times more efficient than conventional bulbs and can save up to 70% of electricity.
Older incandescent lamps convert 90% of their electricity into heat, not light. For example, a 15-watt CFL bulb produces the same amount of light as a 60-watt standard bulb. Using a 20-watt CFL can save up to ₹700 annually on your electricity bill. So, immediately replace your old bulbs with CFLs or LEDs.
Don’t open the refrigerator door frequently
Your refrigerator runs all day and consumes a lot of electricity. To reduce electricity consumption, always keep your refrigerator in an open space. Keep it away from heat sources like sunlight, radiators, ovens, or cooking ranges. Refrigerators use more energy if the heat inside isn’t vented.
Additionally, opening the refrigerator door frequently increases electricity consumption. Opening the door allows the cold inside to escape, requiring more electricity to cool it down again. Open the refrigerator door only when necessary and close it quickly. A little caution can make a big difference to your bill.