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For ordinary household appliances, the times have definitely changed. For a long time, households will invest in low cost and longevity because energy ratings are not high on the priority list. Today, people have become more aware of the energy efficiency output provided by their appliances. Class A washing machines, dryers, refrigerators, and even kettles are now highly sought after. Although the initial purchase price of Class A appliances is higher than the price of three Class C appliances, people are still looking for the short-term pain of long-term gains. Yes, they are expensive, but in the course of use, energy costs will be greatly reduced in the long run. Use the following five electrical techniques and energy-saving equivalents to reduce energy consumption, reduce utility bills, and create energy-efficient homes:
Most of the energy used by washing machines is heating water with different cycles. Therefore, the hotter the water, the more energy is consumed. Unless your clothes are dirty from food, or you decide to spontaneously play football on a flooded field, most laundry loads can be placed in a 30-degree environment. Most importantly, there are many washing powders that can provide a squeaky white color at a lower temperature. If you have it, try to clear the delay timer function and set your period to after 11pm. Most energy suppliers have stated that lower energy consumption rates can be achieved after this! Many machines now have an "eco" mode setting, so think of it as a rotation cycle!
Important note: Always try to load a complete wash, it costs basically the same as a half load.
The second place on the list of tumble dryers is appropriate because it is usually the second largest energy consumer in the house. On average, the cost of a drying is between 50 cents and 1 Euro, which is equivalent to a few days of 10-minute electric showers. An energy-saving technique to reduce costs is to hang wool/towels in the heat press/bathroom/utility room (anywhere well ventilated and not susceptible to moisture). As the weather in Ireland may be restricted, you can use the balcony or shelter of the shed to hang your laundry inside. Yima comes in handy, and the radiator rack is a beautiful little device that can help dry small and delicate items quickly. For tumble dryers, make sure to clean and maintain the filter regularly. Try to use your dryer after 11pm, if you have an eco recycling button, please use it!
Important note: If you have a condensing dryer, try using water storage to care for plants and clean your home.
Refrigerator is one of the few household appliances that runs 24/7. As we all know, the refrigerator is the culprit that consumes a lot of energy to run at home. Therefore, in order to avoid digging underground cold storage or salt storage, here is the simplest and most important technique to keep your refrigerator at the lowest wattage. Close the door! Every 10-20 seconds when the refrigerator door is opened, it takes at least 45 minutes for the refrigerator to return to the set temperature. Generally, 5 degrees is the ideal temperature setting for the refrigerator. Placing it at a lower temperature will increase the heat of the electricity bill! Try not to overpack your refrigerator. The larger the air circulation space, the easier it is to keep the temperature stable.
Important note: Do not put hot food in the refrigerator and let it cool to room temperature so that the cooling system does not have to work so hard when it gets cold.
One of the most commonly used electrical appliances in every household! According to a top-secret Irish tea brand ambassador, the average Irish drink about 300 liters of tea every year! This is equivalent to the national average of at least 5 cups per person per day... This will boil the kettle at least 5 times a day on average! Try to avoid filling the kettle with just a glass of beer.
Important note: If you are in a state of poor tea, try to make a pot of tea to avoid clicking the boil button multiple times!
Electric showers, although it saves the work of turning on the terrible immersion switch, because they can turn cold water into piping hot in a few minutes! Electric showers may be the culprit, but also a huge "loss" of energy. Reducing time, even small sacrifices like lowering the temperature by a few degrees can make the world different. Each wash shortens the shower time by 10 minutes, which can actually save you about 100 Euros per year. Try changing your shower head to a low-flow or ion-filtered one. Likewise, using less water in a shorter period of time at a cooler temperature setting can have a huge impact on energy costs.
Important note: Try to place a bucket in the shower and use it to catch water when you are ready. You can use it to water plants, flush toilets and clean!
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