6+1 MINI TIPS EVERYONE KNOWS

The electricity bill has left you speechless once again? You’re not alone, many people feel that way. Especially at the moment, since we are all at home much more and have been working in our home offices for months at our own energy costs. And most of the time, the bill is paid without a second thought, into the pile, out of sight, out of mind. But it can be quite easy to soften the annual blow from the energy supplier.

We have put together 6 + 1 everyday tips for you. Everyone knows them, everyone has resolved to do them and everyone has thrown their good intentions overboard more than once. That’s why it definitely doesn’t hurt to be reminded of them once again!

 

1.                  THE ENERGY CLASS CHECK

This applies especially to the purchase of new devices. Energy-saving products (class A+ or higher) may be a little more expensive to buy, but the costs are amortised very quickly over the course of use. If your machines are old but not yet broken, it is worthwhile to calculate whether a new purchase is really worthwhile. For the sake of the environment, it is not always good to throw away what works, especially if it is not easy to dispose of. Note: From September 2021, a new EU regulation will come into force that will make it much easier for the end consumer to quickly and accurately identify the energy efficiency of a consumer!

 

2.         THE STAND-BY CHECK

Savin Energy – and not only before going on holiday. Electrical appliances consume electricity, even when they are switched off and still connected to the power supply (socket). They are practically power guzzlers without providing anything in return. Sockets with switches already provide a remedy here, but we have to implement this consistently! Unplug and switch off what is not needed. Chargers that are constantly connected to the power supply are the classics. TVs and stereos that show at night that they need electricity simply by their stand-by light. Another underestimated guzzler: WLAN. Do we need it at night? Mostly not. A timer on the router is the simplest solution to at least switch it off. There are also sockets with a timer, but this needs to be carefully considered, because who can stand it if the TV suddenly goes off during Netflix or gaming night?

 

 

3.         THE WASHING MACHINE AND DRYER CHECK

 

The dryer is one of the household appliances with the highest electricity consumption, we should always keep that in mind. Especially in summer, there are often numerous other ways to dry the laundry and sometimes it can be done just as quickly as with the dryer. The washing machine is indispensable, even if it is an electricity guzzler. In the meantime, however, there are many very good appliances that use a minimum of energy and water. Nevertheless, we can still make sure that we only run the machine to full capacity and avoid unnecessary pre-wash programmes or rinse cycles. This not only helps the wallet, but also the environment.

 

 

4.         THE FRIDGE AND FREEZER CHECK

For every 5 mm of ice layer, the power consumption of the units increases by about 30%. Is there anything else that needs to be said? All of you who have now run to the fridge with a guilty conscience, you are not alone! In this case, small fry really do make a big mess! So just check a few times a year whether defrosting is necessary. It often helps to get an overview of what food is still hiding in the furthest corner! By the way, a full fridge consumes much less energy than an empty one! So keeping the fridge as empty as possible is not always the best solution!

 

 

5.         LIGHT AND LAMP CHECK

The right lighting creates mood and atmosphere, as far as that goes. Nevertheless, we should also use natural daylight at home as long as possible and not switch on the light unnecessarily. This not only reduces electricity consumption, but is also beneficial to our health and state of mind. Natural daylight and especially the day/night rhythm are very important for our inner clock and biorhythm! If it has to be artificial light, make sure it is the right one! Economical and energy-efficient. And nowadays this is no longer synonymous with nasty light and ugly illuminants such as energy-saving lamps. Modern LED lamps are now at the forefront with savings of up to 90% compared to conventional incandescent lamps. They are unbeatable above all in terms of service life. In terms of light quality, technologies (such as dimmability or smart home solutions) and design, LED lamps are now so advanced that no one has to miss the old light bulb! In the SEGULA Online Shop you have a huge selection of energy-efficient and beautiful LED lamps for all your purposes and wishes.

 

 

6.         THE CONSUMPTION AND SUPPLIER CHECK

It makes sense to check the counter every now and then and monitor consumption. When do we need a lot, when a little? Do we have new appliances and is that already noticeable? Season, months, even times of day can be read and show us potential savings. The biggest hurdle for many is probably still the provider check and, if necessary, a change when it is appropriate. This is where laziness, insecurity and ignorance usually strike. But a price comparison with local, regional and national providers can sometimes save hundreds of euros! And not necessarily by switching. Sometimes a simple phone call to the provider and asking for a better offer is enough. The threat of cancellation can also work wonders. If it does come to a switch, in most cases the new supplier takes care of everything, because they want to keep the new customers loyal and friendly.

 

THE +

6+1 we said…

The + is pretty simple. Go outside! The more time we spend outside, the less energy we need at home… Even in these tough times of Corona Lockdown. It’s even more important now to get out, walk, cycle and exercise in the fresh air. This saves electricity at home and gives us energy again, especially mentally and spiritually.