We have entered the last month of winter. The winter cold has been felt for a long time in natural gas and electricity bills. With increasing cold weather, both the increase in the use of natural gas and the increased use of air conditioners and electric heaters increase the figures in bills.
By following these suggestions, you can save up to 200 TL per month on your bills.
Here are those suggestions:
METHODS OF MAINTAINING ROOM TEMPERATURE
First of all, it will be beneficial to take precautions to protect the hot air in the rooms. You can benefit from sunlight by keeping the curtains open during the day. By opening your curtains, you can benefit from the heat radiated by the sun from sunrise to sunset. You can position your sofa and chairs so that they do not cover the radiator and leave them spaced apart, thus preventing the hot air from being cut off. You can put a metalized radiator reflector (radiator back) behind your radiator to help save energy by reflecting hot air back into the room. One of the most effective ways to warm up is to apply insulation tape to doorways and windows. This is one of the tips that contributes significantly to savings. By closing the doors of rooms you do not heat, you ensure that the warm air remains in the designated area and stop the cold air from spreading throughout the house.
PAY ATTENTION TO USE TIMES
Since the weather will be warmer during the day, you can lower the temperature of the boiler during the day and turn it on in the evening. Using heating only when needed is the best way to save money. Always keep the lights off in rooms you are not using. Especially in areas of the house that are used for short periods of time, such as corridors, the lights may be left on, so it is important to pay attention to this.
MAINTENANCE AND INSULATION DETAILS ARE IMPORTANT
It is also beneficial to have your boiler serviced once a year, especially before the winter months. One of the most important supporters of energy saving is insulation. Poorly insulated roofs and walls can cause significant energy waste. Therefore, you should make sure that your building insulation is good. Double glazing of windows ensures the balance of hot and cold air and contributes to savings in the long term.
USE OF HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES:
Paying attention to the use of small household appliances is also an important step towards saving money. Small details can make significant contributions to invoices. One of these is to unplug unused electrical appliances. Electrical appliances continue to consume electricity when plugged in, even if they are turned off, so it is important to pay attention to this. Filling the kettle with as much water as you need will shorten the time required. It is also useful to turn off appliances such as tea makers, toasters, and kettles that remain on standby. If a meal that requires preheating is to be cooked in the oven, the time must be adjusted. Unnecessary preheating causes waste of electricity.
DON'T MISS THE SMALL DETAILS
To save on lighting, it is beneficial to use fluorescent or LED bulbs as they last longer than incandescent bulbs. The average household can save up to around 100 TL per month if they replace their bulbs with LED.
USE OF WHITE GOODS
Using high energy class devices for white goods is a must for savings. You can also make small savings on frequently used white goods such as refrigerators, ovens, televisions, washing machines and dishwashers by changing your usage method. For example, running a fully loaded washing machine or dishwasher is one of them. Operating a half-loaded machine at full performance increases energy waste. If you use the washing machine in a short program, the operating time and thus the electricity consumption will be shortened. You can let the dishes dry by leaving the dishwasher door open.
