Tempted to crank up the air conditioner but worried about your electricity bill? We provide you with the solution to your problems with a few recommendations. Climate change has taken a real toll on our everyday lives. Countries situated near the equator are exposed to harsh climates that result in its citizens increasing their dependence on cooling or heating technology at home.
These technologies, in turn, augments power bills and are quite burdensome to deal with, especially when an individual has other bills to pay. We have compiled a list of things you can do to lower your expensive power bills while concurrently decreasing the temperature at home. Elucidated below is the solution to all your worries. You can take a look at the window AC price list and their detailed features & specifications at Bajaj Finserv EMI Store.
1. Prevent Sun Rays from Peeking through
The simplest method by which you can cool your surroundings a little bit is by shielding the sunlight that enters your house. Compared to the other recommendations we make on this list, this suggestion might seem a little conventional but is, nonetheless, very effective. Planting trees outside your house can block sunlight from entering your house.
A window that faces west or east will be especially exposed to an extreme amount of sunlight, and planting a tree can aid you in decreasing the temperature in your immediate environment. Despite this being an efficient solution, however, we recognize that planting a tree, albeit easy at first, can be quite a time-consuming process, and may not necessarily be allowed depending on your locality.
In this case, the best and easiest method by which you can immediately cool your surroundings is by investing in blackout curtains or blinds. Unlike the water requirements for trees (that vary depending on the type of tree), curtains require little maintenance.
2. Improve your Home Environment
Although not very noticeable, you are surrounded by heat-emitting devices that run constantly every day. Your television, printer, laptop, lamps etc. all discharge a large amount of heat which, in turn, make you drop the temperature on your thermostat. Being aware of this will keep you more in control of your monthly bills. An alternative to this solution is to keep check of your thermostat, and actively set the right temperature that your body requires.
The 2019 pandemic has resulted in several individuals working and studying from the safety of their own homes, and although this can be quite frustrating at times, it can also be practical because it gives you the ability to reduce your monthly spending.
Increasing your thermostat by seven to ten degrees for eight hours or so can reduce your electricity bill by 10%. It is commended to maintain your home temperature at 78 degrees Fahrenheit (or at an ambient temperature of 25 – 26 degrees Celsius) when you are at home, and switch off the air conditioner when you are out all day.
3. Solar Investments
This suggestion can be quite expensive, and can be very locality-dependent, but is worth it in the long run. If you live in a country that gets very hot like India, solar investments are your best bet to reduce your electricity bills tremendously. Additionally, the initial one-time cost outweighs the year-long expenses you would have to bear if you depended solely on your air conditioner at home.
In fact, to speak in statistical terms, an average of 4.6kWh of electricity each day is generated with the help of sunlight harnessed from a 1kWp solar panel on your roof. In India, although the capital for a solar panel is about Rs. 50,000, the government aids you in this process by providing you with subsidies that, subsequently, reduce the amount of the solar panel in half.
4. Supplementary Energy Saving Recommendations
Investing in low energy consumption LED lighting, and low energy requiring household appliances like refrigerators, washing machines, and air conditioners can massively lower your electricity bills. A lot of research goes into being more energy-efficient, and in building more models of gadgets that are economical and sustainable.
It is imperative to bear in mind that a high energy efficiency ratio (EER) indicates a better energy conservation device. Further, ductless air conditioners or window air conditioners are a great investment as well. Some reports stress that about 50% to 60% of your electricity bill can be lowered (depending on where you reside) if you invest in these alternative air conditioning systems, rather than using a central air conditioner. Nowadays, it is easy to find cheap air conditioning systems with window ACs and 1 ton AC price from just Rs. 20,000 and above.
Did any of the above-mentioned solutions pique your interest? At the Bajaj Finserv EMI Store, you can find a variety of household and office appliances that you can purchase to reduce your energy consumption and, in turn, reduce your electricity bills. Bajaj Finserv’s outstanding 24 hours delivery service and discounts can be availed by using the Bajaj Finserv EMI Network Card at no cost EMIs.
