Five Energy Inefficient Appliances Inside a Home
by James P. Outreach & PR ExecutiveIn households across the UK, appliances are used every day
to help us stay cool or warm, keep entertained and carry out tasks like washing
and drying clothes. But with high usage of products comes the cost of higher
energy bills.
Here we look at the most energy inefficient appliances and
how simple changes can help you reduce your energy consumption and bills.
Central heating systems
During colder months, heating systems become a necessity for
homeowners. According to Energy Saving Trust, heating
and hot water accounts for 62% of the average household energy bill. For
those who want to just heat one room in the house, there are portable solutions
out there which can help people be smarter with their energy consumption.
An LPG heater
is a portable device that can be moved around the house, pumping out heat to
where you need it most. They can be moved from room to room, and new ones are
designed to fit neatly into corner spaces.
They provide instant heat and can be used as often or as
little as you need. Just make sure to keep them well maintained and have them
serviced every two years by a Gas Safe engineer.
Tumble dryers
Tumble dryers have become one of the ultimate convenience
appliances available. They dry clothes a lot quicker than on the line or on the
radiator, but this comes at a price—both
from an energy point of view and longevity of clothing.
Air drying clothes or placing them on a rail in a room—where
there’s already heat—will help to keep energy consumption down.
Kettles
According to statistics, British people use more electricity
on kettles than ovens—with kettles accounting
for 6% of all electricity supplied to homes.
Unlike most appliances where you’d need to upgrade to an
energy-efficient version or have to think of an alternative solution to drive
down consumption, the simplest way to use a kettle effectively is by filling it
with less water.
Tom Baxter, a professor at Strathclyde University estimates
that by only using the water you need for a cuppa or a pan, you can shave £19
off an annual bill of £600. Maybe the slogan should now be “keep calm and drink
tea—but only use what you need”.
Lightbulbs
A well-lit home can be as important as one that’s nice and
warm. During dark nights, lightbulbs come in handy for pretty much
anything—from watching TV to going in the shower. But due to their high
practicality, some traditional lightbulbs can be energy draining.
Incandescent lightbulbs release
90% of energy as heat radiation, meaning only 10% is used for light. This,
along with fragile filaments that can easily break, make them less efficient
than a LED alternative.
Switching to a LED light is a good way to save energy, as
they have a life
span of 25,000 hours versus that of an incandescent one that has a life
span of 1,000 to 2,000 hours. LED lights also tend not to emit any heat.
Fridge freezers
Fridge freezers tend to have a low wattage, but due to the
fact they are always turned on, a lot of electricity is used. Also, the bigger
the fridge freezer, the more energy it needs to run properly.
To help keep energy usage down, it’s important to ensure
your fridge freezer is the right size for the amount of food and drink you need
to store. Look out for energy ratings that range from A to G, with A++ the most
energy-efficient fridge freezers on the market.
Uswitch recommends
keeping your fridge between 3 and 5°C and your freezer -18 °C to reduce
energy bills.
That completes our list for some of the most energy
inefficient appliances in a home. If you think your energy bills are too high,
try out some of these tips today.
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https://www.carbonfootprint.com/energyconsumption.html
https://www.thelightbulb.co.uk/resources/ultimate-guide-led-lights-leds-vs-incandescent-lights/
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