Discover the energy-hungry appliances in your home. After reading this article, you will know what appliances use the most energy. Many people try to predict their electricity bills during summer or winter, so we have decided to share our experience to raise awareness about energy consumption at home. To measure electricity usage, we use watts, with energy expressed in kilowatt-hours (kWh).
Air conditioners
Air conditioning is the most electricity-hungry appliance. We all enjoy comfort in cool spaces, especially during summer in Brisbane, so we keep our air conditioners running for much of the day. AC can account for almost 46% of regular energy usage, or an average of 900kWh to 2000kWh of energy per month. For ways to keep this in check, see our energy-saving tips for efficient air-con use.
Water heater
When winter arrives and we start to feel the cold, we tend to take warm baths and rely heavily on water heaters. On average, a water heater consumes almost 6kWh of energy every single day.
Lights
The most overlooked energy consumers are light bulbs and tube lights. The estimated consumption for an ordinary bulb is around 0.3kWh. The more bulbs you have, the more units you consume from your retailer. According to energy experts, a single lighting bulb can use up to 6kWh every month.
TV and other appliances
Electronic appliances have become a major source of electricity consumption. It is now common for everyone to have televisions in their rooms, along with quality sound and media systems. These seemingly small appliances actually consume plenty of units from your electricity meter.
Conclusion
There are hundreds of overlooked appliances responsible for high electricity consumption, and only energy experts can pinpoint your actual usage. You can also consider switching to a solar energy system tailored to your needs by Solar Air Energy. Ready to lower your bills? Get your free quote today.