Many of us are in the same situation. Every time we receive a new electric bill, we are shocked. Why is the monthly electricity bill so high when there is no electricity? To this end, national Energy (TNB) has launched 14 energy-saving tips, hope to help ordinary citizens to solve their doubts.
Pile up your clothes in one wash to minimize laundry
Consider reducing the number of times you wash your clothes and try to accumulate them in one wash, which can save you a lot of electricity.
Clean the air conditioner filter regularly
When dust gets stuck to the air conditioner filter, it can affect the operation of the air conditioner and cause it to not be cold enough. If you clean the filter of your air conditioner regularly, you will find that the air conditioner gets cold after a while, rather than for a long time.
Keep the windows closed when using the air conditioner
Use air conditioning but open doors and windows and you will find that air conditioning has no effect at all. Therefore, to save money on your electricity bill, you must learn to close doors and Windows when using air conditioning.
Use energy-efficient light bulbs
There are many energy-efficient light bulbs on the market, and using these bulbs will save you electricity, and they will last longer.
Limit the use of irons and iron your clothes in one go
We all know that iron is a very expensive electrical appliance, so we should try to reduce the use of iron. When using an iron, try to iron all your clothes at once. This will save you a lot of energy.
Fill your thermos with as much water as possible
When using a hot water bottle, you should fill it with water as much as possible. This will save you a lot of money on your electric bill by avoiding the need to reuse your hot water bottle. Of course, when filled with water, it must meet the safe value for use.
Use Five Star appliance
Choosing a five-star appliance will save you a lot of money on your electric bill and you’ll never have to look at it again
Don’t put the refrigerator too close to the wall
It is best to keep the refrigerator more than 10cm away from the wall to avoid overheating and loading. You should also try not to place the gas stove near the refrigerator.
You should turn off your computer when you are not using it
Although the computer is not a household appliance that consumes electricity, it still consumes a lot of electricity when it is used for a long time. Therefore, you can choose to switch off temporarily when you do not use the computer.
Use outdoor light timing devices
It is recommended to install a timer or light sensor for lights outside your home so that they turn off automatically in the morning.
Use T5 Florescent fluorescent lamps
This is an energy-saving light fixture that will not only save you a lot on your electricity bill but also brighten up your home.
The air-conditioner is set at 23 to 25 degrees
The most energy-efficient temperature for an air conditioner is between 23 and 25 degrees, so you can choose to set your air conditioner at 23 to 25 degrees.
The food in the refrigerator is in good order
Arrange food in the refrigerator as much as possible. This will increase air mobility and allow your food to cool more quickly.
Use Cold Wash mode
Using hot water for laundry loads the machine, so Cold Wash is recommended to save you money on your electric bill.
