Every home, no matter how diligent in conserving energy, has energy waste. Many homeowners get excited when they learn that they can unplug things like alarm clocks and DVD players to help them save energy; when in reality, the savings would be small. If you are interested in saving energy, you need to look at the appliances and systems in your home that use the most energy. Simon Electric is here to point out what is using the most electricity to operate in your home.
How Much Electricity Does a Central Air Conditioner Use?
Keeping your home cool while the temperature creeps up is no small task. Your air conditioner has to work hard to keep you comfortable. Depending on what your thermostat is set on, your air conditioning system is using more energy than any other system in your home during the summer. To help save money on cooling costs you can do a couple of things including:
- Increase the temperature on your thermostat as high as you possible can while still feeling somewhat comfortable.
- Keep your windows covered by either shades or window films to eliminate the heat that the sun will bring into your home.
- Make sure your home has the insulation needed to keep cool air in.
- Upgrade windows that are outdated and unable to keep cool air inside.
Power Consumption of Water Heater
While air conditioning systems use a great deal of energy to keep you comfortable, your water heater isn’t far behind. If you think about how many times throughout the day you need hot water, you will soon realize how hard your water heater is working to provide it for you. The best way to conserve energy with your water heater is to set the thermostat on it to 120 degree Fahrenheit. You will also save money by limiting the amount of hot water you use during the day. To keep your water heater running as efficiently as possible, it needs to be drained at least twice a year.
Do Refrigerators Use a Lot of Power?
Your refrigerator is going to likely come in third place in the energy sucking appliance in your home. This is especially true if you have an older fridge. They can, at times, run around the clock trying to keep your food cold. If your refrigerator is more than 8 years old, you may want to think about replacing it for a newer, more efficient model. Always keep your fridge around no lower than 36 degrees to conserve energy.
How Much Electricity Does a Washer & Dryer Use?
An electric dryer will also use a significant amount of energy daily. It requires a lot to blow hot air into that drum and dry your clothes. Make sure you are cleaning out the lint trap after each load; as well as use the lowest heat setting when you possibly can to avoid using too much energy.
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