Fed up with rising electricity bills?
It is true that it is very expensive especially in winter!
Yes, as soon as winter approaches, the bills explode, especially because of the heating...
On average, the French spend €167 per month on their electricity bill, for a household of 70 m 2 .
Fortunately, there are simple and effective tips to save electricity throughout the house.
Watch our guide to 8 easy tips to reduce your electricity bill :
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Did you know that some devices continue to consume power even when turned off?
These include devices equipped with a remote control, a continuous display screen or an external power supply.
In other words, just turning off the plasma TV... it's not enough to save money!
According to experts, even when turned off, a TV is a vampire that continues to "suck" up to 1,400 kilowatt hours per year.
At the average rate of €0.1450 per kilowatt hour, this represents €203 per year on your electricity bill.
The solution ? Connect all your energy-consuming devices (TV, game console, Internet box, etc.) to a simple power strip like this one.
Then plug this power strip into a programmable remote control outlet like this one.
Thanks to these smart sockets, you don't have to do anything to consume less electricity!
In fact, all you have to do is program the times so that the socket switches off the devices automatically at the desired time.
And since it comes with a remote control, you can even control your devices remotely before going to bed.
Convenient and economical, right?
To save a lot of money, run your appliances to their maximum during off-peak hours, when energy rates are lower and there are fewer demands on the power grid.
With energy consumption monitor like this, you can easily determine the amount of energy you consume throughout the day.
This will help you make the changes accordingly.
For example, you may find that it is more economical to run the dishwasher just before bedtime...
Moreover, some appliances (washing machine, dishwasher, etc.) are equipped with a delayed start which makes it easy to take advantage of this advantage.
Be aware that using a dryer only 4 times a week represents around €150 in electricity costs per year!
A real money pit! That's almost the price of a premium subscription to Netflix...
However, it is very simple to wash the laundry while making great savings in electricity...
The solution ? Just wash your clothes cold as often as possible.
And to dry them, nothing better than using the drying rack, even if you live in an apartment!
To help you, here are 5 tips to dry clothes indoors much faster.
Are you eating alone this afternoon? So no need to turn on the oven!
Instead, reheat your food in an electric mini-oven that uses up to half the electricity of a traditional electric oven.
Fancy a cup of tea? Use an electric kettle instead of boiling water with your electric stove.
Similarly, when you use your stove, try to adapt the size of your pans to the hobs.
Indeed, if the plate (or the burner) is larger than your container, the heat released on the sides will be lost, which represents a waste of up to 40% of energy.
To discover: The Ultimate Trick To Boil Water Faster And Save Electricity.
Forgot to unplug your curling iron before leaving the house?
Not only is this a potential fire hazard, but it is also a waste of electricity.
The solution ? Use a socket adapter with motion detector like this.
Thanks to these adapters, the devices plugged into them automatically turn off when no movement is detected in the room.
If you're renting, talk to your landlord about motion sensor outlets.
He will surely be happy to save more money, even to avoid a fire...
Having a well-stocked fridge isn't just a tip for foodies.
To keep food fresh, a full fridge uses less electricity than an empty fridge.
And while you're at it... At least twice a year, vacuum the grille at the back of your refrigerator.
Indeed, because the more dust there is on the grid, the more electricity the refrigerator consumes... and the more your bill will increase.
So don't forget the back of your fridge when vacuuming.
The same goes for the grilles of electric radiators which are often full of dust.
Why heat or cool an unused room in your home?
In summer, close the shutters or curtains on facades exposed to the sun during very hot periods.
Conversely, during very cold periods, open your shutters and curtains wide to let in the light and the heat of the sun.
This trick will save you from having to turn on all the lights in the house, which will further reduce your electricity bills in winter.
Also remember to clean your windows well to let as much sunlight as possible into the house.
Does your home have central heating or air conditioning?
So, don't forget to close the ventilation grilles to prevent heat loss in winter, or cold in summer.
Of course, a low consumption light bulb costs more…
Around €8 for a set of 3 LED bulbs, compared to around €1 for a classic incandescent bulb.
On the other hand, LED bulbs have a lifespan of 25,000 hours, or almost 23 years, assuming 3 hours of use per day... That's huge!
Compared to the 1,000 hours of life of conventional bulbs, it's a small initial investment that really makes sense.
Not to mention that during this same period of 23 years, a conventional light bulb will cost you more in electricity.
This represents 180 € at the current average price, compared to only 30 € with an LED bulb.
And if you are a tenant, know that you can take your LED bulbs with you when you move to another accommodation.
To discover: The Guide to Low Consumption Light Bulbs Suitable for Every Room.
According to ADEME (French Environment and Energy Management Agency), hot water accounts for around 15% of the overall energy budget of the French.
The problem is that most water heaters are preset to 60ºC, which is a lot more heat – and expense – than necessary!
This is why experts recommend setting the water temperature to 50ºC, a gesture that will reduce your heating costs by 6% to 10% per year.
You are a tenant ? So better call your landlord before touching the water heater.
Indeed, depending on the water heater models, it is the responsibility of the owner to regulate the water temperature.
Not sure how to adjust the temperature? Discover the tutorial here.
And for even more savings, also consider insulating your hot water tank. Click here to find out how.
