What household appliances consume the most energy? How do we transfer it?

The household appliances that we use daily sometimes consume more energy than we think, such as the refrigerator or dishwasher, so we will discuss the impact of these devices on energy and ways to reduce this.

According to the French newspaper "Le Figaro" , it is necessary to review our use of everyday appliances such as the refrigerator, hair dryer and electric oven, which consume a great deal of energy.

A report to the newspaper shows that in practice, it is best to adopt the correct temperature settings, which are between 4 and 5 degrees for the refrigerator and -18 degrees for the freezer, and it is also necessary to maintain the device regularly, especially the rear cooling grille and the sealant of the refrigerator, and that “accumulated dust and dirt can cause 30% of the electricity consumed by the device is wasted.

You should also make sure that the air circulates in the appliance and that the food is not piled up too much, and it is also advised not to leave the doors open for a long time.

Clothes dryer and washing machine

The French Agency for Environmental and Energy Management reported that the clothes dryer and washing machine consume on average between 100 and 200 kilowatt-hours per year, respectively. As with the refrigerator and freezer, there are simple habits to reduce their impact on energy consumption.

A clothes dryer accounts for about 15% of a household's annual electricity consumption, so don't overload the inner pot too much to allow hot air to circulate well inside and clean the filter regularly.

As for the washing machine, it is preferable to wash at a temperature of 30 degrees Celsius, which consumes 3 times less energy than washing at 90 degrees, and cold washing consumes twice less than washing at 40 degrees. Finally, be sure to optimize the filling of the inner bowl to include as much clothing as possible.

Dish washer

The French Agency for Environmental and Energy Management recommends in the first place that you should “consider changing the dishwasher if it is an old one”, with an average annual consumption of about 180 kWh per year a change of device may be welcome, because newer models use half the water compared to those that were Exist 10 years ago. Since 80% of the energy consumed by a dishwasher is used to heat the water, the less water the appliance uses, the less energy it consumes.

Certification of "50 Degrees" reduces consumption by up to 45% compared to the intensive programme. In general, it is best to remove crumbs from dishes in advance, clean the filter and seals regularly, and start the machine during off-peak hours if possible.

Flat oven and separate oven

Food cooking is costly in terms of energy with an annual consumption of around 120 kWh for flat ovens and 100 kWh for a split oven.

For flat ovens, you put a lid on the pot and the water will boil faster and will consume about 4 times less energy. For those who have the convection feature in the oven, take the opportunity to cook several dishes at the same time, as you will save cooking time and therefore energy.

Source : Le Figaro