New Delhi. At least until the cold season arrives in Indian homes. Till then the electricity bill keeps getting higher. The main reason for this is that the use of fridge, AC and cooler continues during this period. Apart from this, due to the heat and humidity in these appliances, one has to work harder, which leads to higher bills. However, we are going to tell you some tips here, which will help you in reducing your electricity bill.
Buy appliances with 5-star BEE rating
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) issues the BEE Star Label as a voluntary method for manufacturers to define the energy efficiency of appliances. If you buy an appliance with 3 to 5 star rating, it will help you save more electricity.
Switch to LED bulb
If most of the lights in your house are still CFLs and bulbs, then you can replace them with LED bulbs. They also save electricity and their brightness is also quite good.
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Install BLDC fans
You must have heard about BLDC fans. The popularity of these energy-efficient fans is increasing. The credit for this goes to their brushless direct current motors (BLDC), which work on direct current electricity. These fans can help you save up to 60% electricity compared to normal induction motor based fans.
Run AC at 24 degrees
AC used in homes is one of the appliances that contribute the most to the electricity bill. Due to excessive use of AC in humidity and heat, electricity bill also increases. However, you can reduce energy costs by running the AC at 24 degrees Celsius all the time. Because this is the ideal temperature to keep the room cool and save energy.
Use appliances with inverter compressor
Nowadays, ACs and refrigerators with inverter technology are available in the market. It is better to buy these to save electricity. Devices with inverter compressors help save electricity by adjusting the speed of the compressor depending on the cooling or heating demand of the appliance. These allow the compressor to run on a variable frequency, which can reduce energy consumption by 25-50% compared to traditional appliances.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: July 14, 2024, 16:06 IST
