How to avoid high electricity bills in the summer in Pakistan

Pakistan's energy crisis has been exacerbated by the demand for electricity from the residential sector. Typical middle-class households with five to six members have the following appliances: refrigerators, washing machines, televisions, laptops, and air conditioners. High electricity bills always shock consumers every summer. In fact it's really difficult to get rid of those bills quickly. 

6 Important Tips

Here we are giving you some useful tips to avoid 5-6 months of heat and shock.

1. Replace inefficient home appliances with the latest ones

The inefficiency of home appliances results in a shocking 25% loss of electricity. The power consumption of refrigerators that are over 20 years old is 50% higher than those

     

                                                                             

that are more recent. Further, overfilling, neglecting refrigerator maintenance, storing hot items and keeping the door open for a long time overburdens the fridge. The latest energy-saving fridges should be placed in well-ventilated and warm areas, the condenser coils should be cleaned regularly, and the temperature should remain between 34 and 38 degrees Celsius.

2. Replace old bulbs with the latest LED bulb

                             

The most effective way to slow down the meter is to replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). In comparison to regular bulbs which waste 99% of electricity, CFL bulbs last longer and are 10% more efficient. Thus, old bulbs emit only 1% light energy and waste the rest in the form of heat.

3. Use only inverter Air Conditioners

                                                       

Pakistan's scorching summers demand continuous use of air conditioners, which account for 60% of the bill. It takes just three months for an inverter to pay for itself since it lowers electricity bills by 35%. Moreover, regular maintenance ensures a steady flow of air so the air-conditioner doesn't overwork.

4. Discard old TV and start using LED TV

                                                      

Discarding old-fashioned TV and using LED is a must-go option as it does nooot only makes a favourable impact n your electricity bill but its hues are very catchy and pleasant to the eyes . 

5. Use home appliances in off-peak hours

In one study, Home Energy found that only 6% of the electricity a washing machine uses is for washing and 81% goes for drying. In this case, clothes should ideally be washed in cold water or in naturally hot water between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m., and then air-dried

6. Replace CRT Monitors with LCD or LED

             

                                                         

It has been estimated that desktop computers consume 80% more electricity than laptops, and gaming PCs require three times as much electricity as a refrigerator. Using LCD monitors, adjusting their brightness, and limiting the use of gaming consoles could help households and workplaces save 30% of their monthly bills.

Consumers are required to look for intermediate solutions like conservation since government-led supply-side initiatives are long-term. There is no need to impose a blackout in the house or sweat out in the heat. Pakistan's energy needs can be reduced by 18% by using household appliances smartly, which would result in two fewer hours of load-shedding each day.