08:32 p
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Books – Mohamed Salah:
The monthly electricity bill attracts the attention of many citizens because of its great importance, which is sometimes higher than the usual value to be paid, and the owners of the prepaid electricity meter “Abu Kart” are keen to rationalize consumption so that they can maintain the value of charging the meter longer. possible period.
“Masrawy” reviews the devices that consume the most electricity in the home and how to deal with them according to the device, as follows: –
Fridge
The refrigerator is one of the most electrical appliances, consuming electricity, because it is a device that works regularly all the time without closing it for periods of time like other devices, so it must be dealt with properly, so that it does not consume more electricity than normal, and according to the electricity utility regulation device, It is necessary to leave sufficient distances between 10 and 15 cm from behind the refrigerator, and to leave a distance of no less than 5 cm from the right and left, so that there is room for ventilation for the cooling tubes and the compressor, which contributes to reducing electricity consumption.
electric oven
Many housewives are also keen to use the electric oven frequently at home, as it helps them prepare food well and quickly, which makes this device consume electricity greatly, and the Electricity Utility Regulatory Authority indicated how to deal with it properly, which are the steps next:-
Make sure to thaw the food well before placing it in the oven.
Use utensils made of glass or porcelain.
– Avoid opening the oven more than once to check on the food, because this lowers the temperature, which makes it require more energy.
– It is necessary to remove the plug after completing the use of the electric oven.
Electric heater:-
The use of the electric heater increases, in the winter season in particular, which makes it the most used device on a daily basis in this season, which made the electricity utility device provide advice to citizens in the most appropriate way to deal with it, so that it is used correctly, and these tips are as follows:
– The need to adjust the thermostat at a temperature between 50 and 60 degrees Celsius.
– Do not operate the heater continuously throughout the day, as this exposes the temperature to decrease, so the heater reheats again more than once.
– The heater water must be emptied from the place designated for feeding the heater with water every 3 or 6 months to get rid of impurities that impede heat transfer, which reduces the efficiency of the heater, and thus consumes more electricity.
– When purchasing a new heater, the high-efficiency, energy-saving heater must be purchased, which has an energy efficiency label.
Hot conditioning
Throughout the winter season, especially on days when temperatures drop dramatically, many are keen to use hot air conditioning to heat the room, which leads to an increase in the value of the electricity bill or the depletion of the prepaid meter charging card faster than usual. It must be followed when using it, as follows:
– Ensure that the air filter inside the air conditioner is clean.
– Ensure that windows and doors are closed tightly.
Close the windows 15 minutes before turning on the air conditioning to the heating mode.
– Set hot air conditioning at 22 degrees, in order to reduce electricity consumption.
