Tips for Saving Energy with your Electrical Appliances

More and more people are looking to save energy in their homes these days, and it can be much easier than you think, with just a few small life changes necessary to make a big difference.

The appliances that use the most electricity and energy in your home are often the biggest, including things like washing machines, cookers and fridges. Therefore we thought we’d look at these big items and look into ways you can save energy (and money) with them.

Switch to more energy efficient appliances

Making a change to energy star approved appliances is good for saving energy as well as money. The more stars the appliance has been awarded, the more energy efficient it is. While it might cost more to buy a five star machine for example, over time your investment will pay for itself in energy savings.

When looking online at sites like Electric Shop, it’s a good idea to check the energy efficiency rating to make an informed decision. Also, updating your appliances is good as the older ones tend to use much more energy, and are usually more expensive to run, too.

Turn down the heat

Turning down the heat even by as little as 10 degrees can save loads of energy as well as money. Hot water in appliances like washing machines and dishwashers are often used to remove stubborn dirt, but it’s been proven that with good quality washing detergents, you can lower the temperature to 30 degrees and still achieve great results. There are some good washing tips and tricks here from Persil.

Use full loads only

Using full loads when it comes to filling your washing machine and dishwasher will save lots of money and energy. Avoid putting a cycle on if there are only a few things that need washing or cleaning.

When it comes to drying your clothes too, drying them on the line where possible will be much cheaper and energy efficient, or if that’s not possible you could invest in a clothes horse to dry your things on indoors, too.

Maintain your machines

Maintaining your machines is really important to keep up their good performance. If you maintain your machines regularly by cleaning them and ensuring they are still working regularly, it will keep them working in top shape, meaning that their energy efficiency won’t be affected.

Make some small, simple changes to your lifestyle

As well as making changes to your washing habits, it’s a good idea to think about other things you can do in your home to make a difference. This can include things like altering your cooking habits slightly.

Making simple cooking changes like doing things like steaming vegetables instead of boiling them, and using the right size pan for the job on the stove can actually make a big difference when it comes to saving energy. There are some more top tips for saving energy at home in this article here that’s worth looking at.

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