8种节约用电保护环境的方法

Besides the alarming environmental problems, high monthly electricity bills are always a nightmare for many families.

除了令人担忧的环境问题外，对许多家庭来说，每月高昂的电费总是一场噩梦。

However, if you know how to use some smart devices and apply some simple tips, you can control and save a significant amount of power consumption.

然而，如果你知道如何使用一些智能设备和应用一些简单的技巧，你可以控制和节省大量的电力消耗。

1. Turn off the heat a little early

稍微早一点关火

According to the California Energy Commission (US), electric cookers will still radiate enough heat to cook food if you turn it off a few minutes in advance. While this tip applies to most dishes, there are exceptions like stew or stew.

根据加州能源委员会(美国)的说法，如果你提前几分钟关掉电炉，它仍然会散发出足够的热量来烹饪食物。虽然这个技巧适用于大多数菜肴，但也有例外，如炖菜或炖菜。

2. Use a ceiling fan

使用吊扇

If you live in a sunny tropical area all year round or have a hot summer, use ceiling fans for cooling instead of relying solely on air conditioning. Ceiling fans can reduce room temperatures by up to 10 degrees and consume only 10% of power compared to air conditioners.

如果你常年生活在阳光明媚的热带地区，或者夏天很热，用吊扇来降温，而不是只依靠空调。吊扇能将室内温度降低10度，而且与空调相比只消耗10%的电力。

3. Use energy-saving light bulbs

使用节能灯泡

 

The US Department of Energy says LED lights save about 75% of the energy and have a 25 times longer lifespan than conventional incandescent lamps. Therefore, to save electricity, it is better to use LED lights. In addition, you do not need to worry about the size of the LED lights because currently on the market there are many types of lamps shaped and the size of incandescent lamps.

美国能源部表示，LED灯可以节约75%的能源，使用寿命是传统白炽灯的25倍。因此，为了节约用电，最好使用LED灯。另外，你不需要担心LED灯的尺寸，因为目前市场上有很多种类的灯的形状和白炽灯的尺寸。

4. Use motion detection equipment to avoid wasting electricity

使用运动侦测设备，避免浪费电

If your family members do not have the habit of turning off the lights when not in use, the motion detection device is a suitable solution for you. The mechanism of action of this device is that only when a motion is detected in the room will the light be turned on. You can find it at specialized electrical stores and the installation is also very simple. The US Department of Energy says using a motion sensor can cut wasted electricity by up to 30%.

如果您的家庭成员在不使用时没有关灯的习惯，运动检测设备是适合您的解决方案。这个装置的作用机制是，只有在房间里检测到运动时，灯才会被打开。你可以在专门的电器商店找到它，安装也很简单。美国能源部表示，使用运动传感器可以减少高达30%的电力浪费。

5. Use electric light dimmer

使用电子调光器

The right brightness adjustment helps to reduce the wattage of the light bulb and thus helps us to save energy. Currently, some devices can also be adjusted via the bundled app, which is very convenient. This application allows you to adjust the brightness of the lamp no matter where you are. However, a small note is to check the compatibility between the light bulb and this device to avoid not working as expected.

正确的亮度调整有助于减少灯泡的瓦数，从而帮助我们节约能源。目前有些设备还可以通过捆绑的app进行调整，非常方便。这个应用程序允许你调整灯的亮度，无论你在哪里。然而，一个小注意是检查之间的兼容性的灯泡和这个设备，以避免不工作的预期。

6. Use the dishwasher

使用洗碗机

Dishwashers use electricity but they help save energy, money, water and time more than washing the dishes by hand. According to the California Energy Commission, using a dishwasher helps you save on average about 5,000 liters of water and 230 hours of your valuable time each year. Besides, instead of using the automatic drying function, you can let the dishes dry naturally to save electricity.

洗碗机用电，但比手洗碗更节省能源、金钱、水和时间。根据加州能源委员会的数据，使用洗碗机平均每年可以帮助你节省大约5000升水和230个小时的宝贵时间。此外，不用自动烘干功能，可以让盘子自然干燥，节省用电。

7. Wash with cold water

用冷水清洗

If it's not too cold, you can do the washing and washing your dishes with plain water instead of hot water. This can save a considerable amount every year on your electricity bill.

如果不是太冷，你可以用白开水洗碗，而不是用热水。这可以为你每年节省一大笔电费。

8. Adjust the water jet mode of the shower

调整淋浴器的喷水模式

If you switch to a smaller, slower water jet mode and take a shower for a period of 15 to 20 minutes, this will save a considerable amount of clean water and electricity each month.

如果你切换到更小、更慢的喷水模式，淋浴15到20分钟，每月可以节省相当多的清洁水电。