With this trick you can find the biggest electricity cost guzzlers in your household

Created: 08/11/2022, 09:51

By: Victoria Krumbeck

Energy costs are rising and the fear of a cold winter is growing.

There is a simple way for consumers to uncover the biggest power guzzlers in the household.

Munich - Save energy, probably the most used word of the year.

Two reasons play a role here.

The Federal Network Agency recommends saving energy to prevent a gas shortage in winter.

In turn, consumer advice centers are warning of exploding energy prices.

The war in Ukraine is changing the gas and energy situation dramatically.

Whatever the reason, one thing is certain - consumers should follow the recommendations and save energy.

Little things in the household can have a big effect.

Because especially there there are power guzzlers that are not noticeable at first glance.

A specific device can now remedy the situation and identify electricity monsters.

Saving energy: Uncovering electricity cost guzzlers in the household

The biggest energy guzzlers in the home are usually old electrical appliances.

Even large appliances such as a refrigerator or an electric stove draw a lot of energy.

Eating and cooking is indispensable.

An energy cost meter can uncover power guzzlers that are not essential for survival.

Energy cost meters are small devices with a socket.

This in turn is plugged into a power outlet.

Then the device to be measured can be connected to the socket of the measuring device and the device already shows how high the power consumption is.

A power meter can be used to identify power guzzlers in the home.

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With the determined value, the electricity costs can be easily calculated.

Some measuring devices calculate the price themselves. To do this, you enter the price per kilowatt hour.

Alternatively, electricity cost calculators can be found on the Internet.

If the costs are above average, it is usually worth buying a newer device.

The energy cost measuring devices can be purchased online for less than 20 euros.

The North Rhine-Westphalia consumer advice center even lends electricity meters to households free of charge.

Avoid high energy costs in the household - simple tips for the household

In addition, it is advantageous to connect devices to the measuring device in stand-by mode.

Even when switched off, they can be real power guzzlers.

Sometimes sockets with an on and off switch can also help.

This means that unnecessary stand-by consumption can be avoided.

Wireless sockets can also help to reduce energy consumption in the home.

These are very easy to operate with a remote control.

Even in summer, unnecessary electricity costs can be avoided with simple tips.

Windows should remain closed during the day so that the warm air cannot get in.

The power consumption of air conditioners and fans is thus reduced.

The energy consultant at the Bavarian consumer center, Meryem Avcu (41), is convinced that many small measures can help to save energy.

Ten tips reveal how this works.