How to save electricity at home

With the HattiWatt app, you can see the spot price of electricity at a glance and know whether it is a good moment to use electricity. Some things, such as a home, cannot simply be left unheated in cold weather because electricity is expensive. We have collected measures that can help reduce your electricity bill.

If your household is heated with electricity, these tips are worth saving. In general, lowering the temperature by one degree means about 5 percent less energy use. Lower the room temperature in different spaces by a few degrees. A garage can be set to 5 degrees. Living areas can be 20 to 21 degrees. It is easier to sleep in a cool room, so set the bedroom to the recommended 18 to 20 degrees. Entrance halls and stairwells can be 15 to 18 degrees. If you go on holiday or a longer trip, turn off comfort floor heating while you are away. Measure room temperature from an interior wall, not near a window or outside door.

Mechanical ventilation uses a lot of energy, so it is important that equipment is properly maintained and adjusted sensibly. Remember to change filters too. Dirty filters block airflow, forcing the fan to work harder and use more energy. Avoid keeping doors and windows open unnecessarily. Close radiator thermostats during short, effective ventilation.

Water consumption matters for the electricity bill if domestic hot water is heated with an electric water heater. A shorter shower saves clear electricity. Avoid unnecessary running water. Turn the shower off while soaping and brushing teeth. A couple of minutes in the shower uses much less water than a bath. If shower heads are old, replace them with water-saving versions. A sufficient flow is 12 liters per minute. A slightly cooler shower can also refresh you. After showering, keep the bathroom door closed so floor heat does not escape to other rooms. Dry the floor after showering, because water left on the floor cools it as it evaporates and increases the need for heating.

Electric sauna users should sauna more quickly and less often. Lowering the sauna temperature saves energy. Sauna at 70 to 80 degrees; that is energy efficient. Electricity use rises 20 to 30 percent when the sauna is heated to 100 degrees. Do not keep the heater on unnecessarily, and use sauna timing control if available. Sauna together, because it shortens the time the heater needs to be on. HattiWatt favors shared sauna time.

At home, always turn off lights that are not in use. Be critical with outdoor lights too and keep only the most important ones on, while remembering safety. Make sure all lamps are LEDs, including outdoor lights.

In the next blog post, HattiWatt will share electricity-saving tips related to household appliances.

Electricity-saving greetings from Maria and @hattiwattapp