Is electricity expensive for you?
Experts determine: this is how you will save on electricity consumption costs (Photo: ShutterStock)
The additional increase in electricity prices forces many households to save on usage in order to reduce consumption costs, however, it must be remembered that the low temperatures in winter and the long stay at home actually increase the use of electrical products such as air conditioning for heating, a clothes dryer that works overtime on rainy days, a washing machine that works More, increased use of a baking oven due to the inventions at home and more.
It turns out that effective and correct use of electrical appliances during the winter can help reduce the electricity bill, save energy and on this occasion also protect the environment.
We have brought here tips from experts that you should not miss.
Tamara Harel Cohen, co-founder of Bryzap
: "The cost of living continues to rise, but the good news is that there is a way to deal with the situation. Our Facebook community, "Being on it together", has recently been flooded with stories about small changes in electricity consumption that have led to significant savings. We see that families who choose to be on it manage to reduce Their total expenses are thousands of shekels per month, without compromising on the quality of life."
Is electricity expensive?
Go shopping:
if you are considered 'savvy consumers' you have probably heard about the electricity reform, but it turns out that few Israeli consumers are aware that in recent years, the electricity market has opened up to competition, just like with the cellular and internet providers, and today you can switch between different electricity providers.
Each electricity supplier has come up with different routes, with discounts on electricity at certain times of the day.
Choosing a route that suits our needs, alongside planning that takes advantage of the terms of the package (turn on the dryer during the hours when the electricity is discounted,
Please note: in order to switch to a new electricity supplier, you must first order a smart meter from the electricity company (at a cost of about NIS 200).
Grundig 4-door refrigerator: increasing temperatures will lower the price (photo: PR)
The most expensive solution is the cheapest
Here are some more examples of small "tricks" that can bring about a big cumulative change:
Start with lighting:
if you still have incandescent lamps at home, you won't believe how much money you can save by changing to LED bulbs, which consume between a quarter and a tenth of the electricity consumed by incandescent bulbs.
Disconnect all unnecessary devices from the electricity
: it may sound insignificant, but a lot of the electricity consumption is caused by devices in standby mode.
Members of the "Together" community report that disconnecting appliances (such as a kettle, microwave, air conditioner) led to savings of hundreds of shekels a month.
Do you have Tami 4 at home?
Make sure the auto boil mode is off!
Tami 4 device comes with several boiling programs.
According to a test by members of the Be on It Together community, turning off the constant boiling mode saves about NIS 200 on the electricity bill.
The most expensive solution is sometimes the cheapest:
Old appliances tend to consume much more energy than new appliances.
Replacing the air conditioner or the refrigerator will require a considerable expense, but quite a few people report that the expense paid for itself within a few months due to savings in electricity consumption.
To identify which devices "gobble up" all the electricity, you need to disconnect all the electrical devices in the house, leave only one device connected to the electricity, stand next to the electricity meter and check how much the device consumes per minute - then you can make a comparison with the electricity consumption of a new product.
Please note that today the manufacturers are required to indicate an energy consumption rating in the product details.
The silent glutton
: In most households, the water heater is responsible for a significant part of the electricity consumption.
A simple and relatively cheap way to reduce water heating costs is to purchase a smart water heater, which can be turned on, off and scheduled from the smartphone.
Many users recommend switching to a gas boiler, which, despite the relatively high expense, can also return the investment in the long run.
Do you have a spare roof?
Let the electricity company pay you!
Installing a solar panel on the roof can not only significantly reduce the electricity bill, but also provide you with a source of income for decades to come.
There are several companies that will do the installation for you, and they offer several financing routes.
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A basic savings plan
The tips of
David Hakek, CEO of BSH, the importer of Bosch, Constructa, Gagnau and Siemens electrical products,
for wise consumption and reduction in electricity consumption costs:
An economical program for the oven:
when operating the oven, it is recommended to choose the Hot Aur Eco program, the program is found in almost all ovens today and not many people know about it , it consumes significantly less electricity.
Increase temperatures
: If you are going abroad for a week or more, it is recommended to move the temperatures of the refrigerator to 14 degrees, and of course leave the freezer at the same number of degrees.
Products such as tahini, ketchup, eggs and more - can live in peace with this temperature (except dairy products).
Wash, wash and consider:
It is always better to choose long-term plans that save both electricity and water.
In washing machines and dishwashers there is an ECO program that uses time in order to save electricity - the program washes the dishes or the clothes in a way that is less intense but longer and thus saves a lot of money and achieves the same result.
In addition, did you know that washing programs at boiling with 60-70 degrees consume a lot of electricity?
It is recommended to operate this way only when the machine is full of sheets and towels.
Dry wisely:
before buying a clothes dryer or for those who are thinking of replacing a dryer - it is important to choose a dryer with a heat pump that allows you to save electricity significantly - a few shekels per operation!
Electrical appliances that are in the same room as the air conditioner emit heat and affect its operation, Tadiran (Photo: Tadiran)
This way you will lighten the air conditioner and reduce consumption costs
Choose an energy rating:
one of the ways to save electricity in the air conditioner is to choose an air conditioner with a high energy rating.
Danny Israel, business development manager in Tadiran's trade division:
"This is an index that checks the cooling and heating output in relation to the electrical power that the air conditioner actually consumes. That is, the higher the index, the more efficiently it will work and provide strong performance in relation to the amount of electricity it consumes Economical air conditioners will be considered to have a higher energy rating (rating A)".
advanced technology (inverter)
: Another parameter that must be taken into account is the inverter technology, which is present in both overhead and mini central air conditioners, which allows you to heat or cool the house efficiently and save up to 40% of household electricity consumption.
Unlike air conditioners that use standard On/Off technology, with inverter technology the compressor is always on: when the temperature in the room reaches the desired temperature, the compressor changes frequency to a lower speed.
And thus actually helps to significantly optimize electricity consumption.
Clean filters
: Israel adds that: "Regular maintenance of the air conditioners will preserve their economical operation. Make sure that you clean the ventilation ducts and regularly maintain the mini central air conditioner. Also, it is important not to forget to clean the filters from time to time."
Adapt the output to the space
: Also, it is important to make sure that the heating output of the selected air conditioner is adequate for the desired room space in order to heat quickly and efficiently.
Of course, this parameter does not come alone and depends on the size of the room, the number of people in the house, the air directions, the height of the space and more.
You must not have thought about this
: the waste in electricity expenses comes from sources that we are completely unaware of.
For example, other electrical appliances that are in the same room as the air conditioner, such as an electric kettle, toaster, printer, powerful LED lights, etc., emit a lot of heat and affect the proper operation of the air conditioner, and indirectly they also make the air conditioner less economical and efficient, so it is recommended to avoid loading electrical products near the air conditioner in order to allow him a quiet and efficient work space.
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