Do you follow everyone and turn off the lights after them? Check if this way you can save on electricity

Monthly bills consume a lot of our money. So we try to look for ways to reduce them and use electricity wisely. From an early age, we heard from our parents that when we leave the room, we must turn off the light. It made a lot of sense considering the realities back then, because in the past there were no energy-saving light bulbs. Currently, there is a belief that it is better to leave the light on if we leave the room for a while. Is it correct?

When to turn off the light? The answer may surprise you

In one episode of the “MythBusters” program, it was thoroughly checked what behavior would be better in terms of energy savings. Researchers analyzed different types of light bulbs and their impact on power consumption during lighting. It turned out that if we have traditional 90 W light bulbs, compact fluorescent lamps or halogen lamps, we will save on turning them off each time, because turning them on again will not cause an increase in energy consumption. The situation is completely different when we take fluorescent lamps into account. When leaving the room for a short time, it is better to leave the light on. Let us also remember that the life cycle of the bulb is an important issue. Each time you turn the light off and on, it shortens its life, which may result in the need for early replacement.

How to save on electricity? Check what steps you can take to do this

Many people cannot imagine life without electrical appliances. We use them every day when cooking, cleaning or entertaining. They consume a lot of energy, which unfortunately translates into high utility bills. Below you will find 4 steps that will help you save on electricity.

Bulb (illustrative photo) Photo Adam Stępień / Agencja Wyborcza.pl

1. Try to use daylight as much as possible. If you work from home, place your desk next to a window where it is the brightest. Avoid covering the windows with curtains and blinds here.
2. If you cook on induction, put lids on it. Covered pots heat up faster, so preparing dinner takes less time, and the stove uses less electricity.
3. Never turn on the washing machine or dishwasher without full load. If we wait until the machines are filled, we will do one wash instead of two, which saves money.
4. Unplug chargers from sockets. When you charge your phone or computer, be sure to unplug the power plug. Even if your device has a full battery, it will continue to work and draw power.

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