Ways to Reduce Utility Costs During Summer
- The best way to cut down on utility consumption during summer, and thereby the costs, is to turn off all appliances like AC, fan, lights, TV, chargers, and so on, when not in use
- Beware of “vampire power” – a case when appliances are turned off but continue to drain out power because they are not unplugged, especially things like digital clocks or displays that have a light on
- Keep the air-conditioning in moderation for a prolonged period rather than cranking it up often, because that can cause a significant increase in energy consumption
- Try to use a fan sometimes during the day, rather than air-conditioning, because a fan can increase the circulation and cross-ventilation in the house
- Not only during summer, but any time in the year, try to load up your washing machine and dishwasher to their full capacity rather than running it half-empty, because that will lead to wasting water and power
- Central air-conditioning is one of the highest power-consuming appliances in a household, using up 15000 watts of electricity per hour
- You can use energy efficient bulbs, fans, microwaves, pressure cookers, and other such devices in your home, which will reduce overall power consumption and costs throughout the year
- UAE experiences heat for the most part of the year, particularly facing peak summer during July and August, when the average maximum temperature goes up to 49 °C
- People tend to stay indoors most during the afternoon, from noon to 03:00 PM, so power consumption tends to be highest during those hours
