Making your house more energy-efficient can help you save money while also helping to reduce emissions. All of those appliances and lightbulbs may appear small, but they add up.

Saving electricity at home reduces your household's energy consumption, which in turn reduces the demand for harmful fossil fuels.

Furthermore, you will save money on your utility costs.

In this post, we are pleased to present to you a handful of energy-saving strategies that you can start using right away.

1. Use LED lights 

Are you still using fluorescent lights? Unless you require them for interior design, it's time to replace them with LED lights.

LED lights are more energy-efficient, converting 95% of the electricity needed to provide the necessary lighting.

Furthermore, LED lights have a far longer lifespan than other types of incandescent lights.

2. Wash a Full Load of Clothes

Washing machines are one of the most power-hungry household appliances, especially those that can heat water and have a dryer function.

Collecting a full load of clothes before washing surely helps to minimize electricity costs over completing a half load or less of laundry.

Consider washing with cold water, and if you only need to wash a few pieces of clothing, do so by hand.

3. Bring More Plants and Trees in (and Around) Your Home

How do plants and saving money on your electric bill have anything to do with each other?

The truth is that plants help to cool the air in your home, which means you can avoid using the air conditioner 24/7, resulting in lower electricity consumption and, consequently, a lower bill. 

It is, however, a powerful chain reaction that should not be overlooked! It makes no difference whether you choose indoor plants or trees in the yard - both contribute to creating a fresh environment and reducing the impact of heat. 

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4. Use Natural Light

When the interior of your home is dark, you should utilize a lot of lights to keep the rooms bright. Why not use natural light to beautify your living area while saving money on electricity?

Pull back the curtains and enjoy the sunshine. 

5. Use Smart Glass for a More Energy-Efficient Home

Are you bothered by the heat while allowing natural light to enter your home? Consider putting in Smart Glass panels in your home.

With a tiny amount of electricity and the flip of a switch, you may enjoy the natural light you deserve, as well as UV protection and privacy without the heat, assisting in the conversion of your house into an energy-efficient area at your leisure.

6. Service Your Air-Conditioner

Malaysia is a country of never-ending summer. It can be scorching all year long. So it's entirely logical that air conditioners are left on for lengthy periods.  However, do yourself a favour and have it serviced regularly.

This will guarantee that it is functioning efficiently, and as a result, your room or residence will get cooler faster, lowering your electricity consumption. 

Another approach to save money and power is to clean the filter yourself every few weeks. Cleaning or replacing clogged filters can save you between 5% and 15% on your energy bill.

7. Set The Right Temperature for Your Fridge and Freezer

We want to keep our refrigerator cool to keep the food inside fresh.

However, you may wind up consuming more energy as a result, and you may be astonished at how expensive your energy bill becomes at the end of the month.

Keep the refrigerator temperature at or below 4° C to allow it to operate at optimal efficiency and save money on electricity. The recommended temperature for the freezer is 0° C.

8. Dry Your Clothes And Dishes Naturally

You can also conserve electricity by drying your clothes in the sun instead of using a dryer. If you can't avoid using the dryer, choose a lower setting, even if drying may take longer.

If you use a dishwasher, skip the hot drying cycle and instead dry with a napkin. To save money on the heat cycle, you might alternatively leave the dishwasher door open and allow for air drying. 

Allowing dishes to air dry is OK; they will be just as sanitary.

In a Nutshell 

It is not difficult to save electricity at home. By following all of the above, you will notice that your electricity bill will be lower the next month.

Moreover, by saving electricity, you are also helping to reduce pollution and save mother earth.