Top 10 High Electricity Consumption Home Appliances
Top 10 High Electricity Consumption Appliances: Electricity bills can often surprise us, and it’s not only when we least expect it; some appliances, in particular, can unknowingly use more power than expected. Knowing which appliances are the biggest energy users can help you to save electricity and reduce your bills. So let’s have a look at the top 10 home appliances using high electricity and how to use it efficiently.
1. Heating and Cooling Systems
Your biggest energy users are your HVAC systems (heaters and air conditioners). But they keep your home comfortable, and can eat up as much as half your energy bill. Clean filters regularly and adjust the thermostat when you’re not home.
2. Water Heaters
Round the clock, water heaters use a lot of energy to heat water. You can cut down costs by switching to a tankless water heater or lowering the water temperature.
3. Refrigerators
Your food stays fresh all day because your refrigerator is running all day. Especially older models, consume more power. Upgrade to energy efficient models and don’t keep the door open too long.
4. Washing Machines and Dryers
Washing with hot water is a lot more energy intensive than washing with cold water, and washing machines and dryers are big energy consumers. If you wash clothes in cold water and air dry, you save electricity.
5. Ovens and Stoves
Electric ovens are especially energy hungry with cooking appliances. When preparing smaller meals use smaller appliances such as a microwave or toaster oven to decrease power usage.
6. Dishwashers
Dishwashers are both electric and water hungry. Don’t use the drying feature – always run them with full loads and let dishes air dry.
7. Televisions
The bigger the TV, the more power it uses. Turn them off when you don’t need them, and use energy setting saving.
8. Lighting
Old incandescent bulbs are especially energy hungry. Reducing your electricity consumption can easily be done by switching to LED or CFL bulbs.
9. Computers and Laptops
Running your computer or laptop for long hours means your energy bill is going to add up. When you don’t use them, turn them off or put them in sleep mode.
10. Gaming Consoles
In fact, even if your gaming systems are idle, they will still use energy. Never leave them on when not in use, to save electricity.
