The time for the highest electricity consumption of the year is here, and many people remember last winter's spikes in electricity bills. We encourage you to continue saving electricity, as small actions can have a big impact both on your bank account and on how much electricity we can save to reduce the environmental impact.
However, you should not turn off the heating in your property to save on electricity bills. Rapid changes in temperature can cause pipe bursts and damage the structure of the house. If you want to adjust the temperature of the property to a base temperature, the base temperature can be 5-10 degrees depending on the age of the property. Maintenance heating prevents mold growth and water condensation, but make radical temperature adjustments with care so that the indoor temperature does not drop too quickly.
Big savings often come from small streams, so we have listed 10 ways to easily save on electricity bills in this blog post.
- Move curtains and heavy furniture from in front of the elements
Are your apartments' radiators covered by thick curtains, or have you placed large furniture, such as a sofa or chest of drawers, in front of the radiator? Thick and solid materials prevent the heat from entering the apartment, allowing the heat from the radiators to circulate only behind the curtain, sofa or other large piece of furniture.
- Reduce the room temperature
An energy-efficient and healthy indoor temperature is 20-21 degrees. In the bedroom, the temperature can be cooler, 18-20 degrees. People generally sleep better in slightly cooler rooms.
It is also worth considering whether, for example, underfloor heating needs to be on all the time. Obviously in wet areas after a shower, underfloor heating helps to dry the space quickly, but having it on 24/7 can add a surprise to your electricity bill.
- Shorten the time you spend in the shower
By reducing the time you spend in the shower, you can save a large amount of money. Short showers reduce the amount of energy used to heat water.
- Check the age of your electrical appliances
Old appliances, especially refrigerators and freezers, can easily take up a large share of electricity consumption.
Remember to keep your fridges clean too. If the freezer has a thick layer of ice, it consumes a lot of the electricity bill. Regular vacuuming behind the cooling appliances not only saves electricity but also extends their lifespan.
- Prefer dishwasher to hand washing
Machine washing consumes less electricity and water than hand washing. By using the ECO program and washing full machines, you get the most ecological solution.
However, sometimes it is not possible to use the dishwasher. Use warm water for hand washing, not hot. As mentioned earlier in connection with showering, the water is heated by electricity, which increases the speed of the electricity meter.
- Wash only full machines washing
Wash full machines and follow the washing instructions of the textiles. Often clothes can be cleaned at lower washing temperatures. Wash only really dirty clothes, you will save and extend the life of the clothes if they only need to be aired.
Also remember to check the age of the washing machine, as old appliances can consume more electricity than new ones.
Choose a suitable time for washing. Especially if you have spot electricity, keep an eye on when the electricity price is at its lowest and plan your laundry for those times.
- Turn off the TV and computer if you are not using them. Make sure the plug is not unnecessarily in the wall
In many homes there are various types of entertainment electronics. Leaving them idle adds to the total electricity bill, so it's good to get into the habit that when you stop using them - turn off the device and unplug it from the wall. A device that is constantly connected to the mains, such as a mobile phone charger, consumes a surprising amount of electricity.
