Winter is a time of year when people tend to use more energy for heating. However, it is possible to save electricity during this period by implementing a few simple tricks. Here are 5 tips for saving electricity during the winter. These tricks are adapted to the current increase in the price of electricity.
Adjust your thermostat
You can reduce your energy consumption by adjusting your thermostat a few degrees. In winter, it is recommended to set the thermostat between 19 and 21 degrees. You can also invest in a smart thermostat that will allow you to regulate the temperature according to your needs and your schedule.
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Electric heating
If you use electric heaters to heat your home, there are a few tricks to make them more efficient. First of all, it is recommended that you do not cover your radiators as this prevents the circulation of hot air. Then you can regulate the temperature according to the room you want to heat. Finally, it is advisable to use inertia radiators because they heat up slowly but stay hot for a long time, allowing better heat distribution in the room.
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Insulation
Proper thermal insulation of your home will allow you to reduce your electrical energy consumption. Indeed, a well-insulated house will need less heating because it will retain heat better. You can have your walls, roof or windows insulated to improve the thermal insulation of your home.
Avoid drafts
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Drafts are responsible for heat loss in your home. It is therefore important to avoid them to reduce your energy consumption. For this, you can put rubber seals around your doors and windows or install thick curtains in front of your windows.
Lighting
To save electricity related to lighting, you can favor LED bulbs because they consume less energy than conventional bulbs. In addition, they have a long lifespan, which reduces costs in the long term. You can also install motion sensors to automatically turn off lights when no one is in the room.
Some bonus tips
- Turn off the lights when you leave a room;
- Do not use the air conditioning when it is not necessary;
- Put your electronic devices to sleep or turn them off when not in use;
- Take showers rather than baths;
- Wash your clothes at low temperature;
- Cover pans when cooking something so that the heat does not disperse;
- Defrost your food before putting it in the oven;
- Avoid opening the oven unnecessarily during cooking;
- Do not place your furniture or appliances near radiators;
- Close curtains or blinds at night to prevent.