When the whole family is in quarantine at home, electricity costs can increase significantly. How to deal with this?
Vacuum frequently
The more its filters and dust container become clogged, the more energy it consumes during cleaning.
Also more economical will be cordless vacuum cleaners, which are recharged from the network, but do not need it constantly.
Remove plugs from the socket
A lot of equipment in the house is "on standby", that is, it is connected to the network, but is not used.
If you do not need to use a TV, a stereo system, a printer and a number of other things here and now, it is better to unplug them from the outlet.
So in a month you can save 10% of electricity.
Do not overdry your laundry
Overdried clothes and bedding are difficult to iron and will waste more time and energy.
And if you put foil on the ironing board and iron things on it, then the reflected heat will remain in the clothes, the process will go faster (the main thing - be careful, things can get very hot).
Follow the instructions
Do not overload the washing machine and dishwasher, follow the instructions for use.
That is, there is no need to hammer home appliances to the brim - this way it will spend more energy and may fail.
Position the refrigerator correctly
The refrigerator should be located away from the kitchen stove, radiators, not in direct sunlight.
Then he will need less electricity to keep the cold inside.
Sync
If the whole family synchronizes a little, then this will help significantly save money. For example, if everyone drinks coffee or tea at the same time, then the kettle will need to be boiled only once, and not under the individual desires of each.
So with a microwave - if you heat several portions of food at once, then less energy will be spent.
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