5 smart ideas to save energy and money in the winter

ArabiaWeather.com- The issue of saving energy and rationalizing its consumption is one of the most important issues that concern everyone at all levels, whether countries or individuals, especially in light of the high global energy prices.

It does not take much, all you have to do is summed up in simple steps and without exorbitant costs, by making some changes in the daily habits that people practice through their energy consumption, and the most important of these steps:

Use of energy-saving electrical appliances

When buying new electrical appliances, heads of households are advised to choose energy-saving ones that have an energy consumption rating label on them, noting that the more stars on the label, the less energy the appliance uses.

It is noteworthy that household electrical appliances are responsible for about a third of the energy bill for the home.

Economy in the use of hot water

All means must be followed to reduce the use of hot water, which is responsible for 25% of the waste in the household energy bill. This is done by resorting to washing clothes in cold water and waiting until there is a full load of the washing machine.

It is recommended to use a low-flow "shower" and reduce the duration of showering, in addition to turning on the dishwasher when it is full.

Pay attention when using heating and cooling

Energy consumption increases with each degree of heating or cooling, about 5-10%. Therefore, the heating thermostat must be set at 18-20°C in the winter, and 25-27°C in the summer, taking care to close the interior doors and heating or cooling only the rooms you use.

Wisdom in the use of electrical appliances

Operating costs of electrical appliances can be reduced by turning off the appliances from the electrical plug when not in use, in addition to getting rid of any unnecessary additional refrigerators and freezers.

Also, be careful when using microwave ovens, televisions, and gaming consoles; Any light or clock in these devices means more energy consumption.

Use air bumpers under the doors at home

One of the ways to save energy is to use air dampers under the doors at home, which is a cheap and easy way to save up to a quarter of the cost of heating and cooling.