Smart home devices that actually save money
Smart home devices that actually save money
Homeowners are adopting smart home technology, not only because it makes daily routines convenient and easier, but also because it also provides cost savings on energy bills. Which devices are really worth the expense? modern flames Shares a roundup of smart home devices that actually save money on bills.
Replace your incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs
“Lighting accounts for about 15% of a home’s average electricity use, and the average family saves about $225 per year in energy costs by using LED lighting,” the report said. United States Department of Energy. Replace your incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs – they consume up to 90% less energy and can last up to 25 times longer. Go one step further and choose smart LED bulbs, which can be remote- or voice-controlled, and adapt your lighting to your daily routine. You can adjust the brightness, color, and even the timing – letting you turn the lights on and off whenever you want. Ultimately, this leads to annual savings and increased energy efficiency by the end of the year.
Don’t become a victim of ‘energy vampires’
“Energy vampire” or “phantom power” is when you have electronic devices that are plugged in, and not in use, or turned off, but are still sucking energy. Think about your TV in standby mode or your coffee maker that you only use in the morning, but leave plugged in in the kitchen. The U.S. Department of Energy says this standby power accounts for 5% to 10% of residential energy use and can cost the average American family up to $183 per year. However, this can be easily solved with smart power strips.
Spending a small amount per smart power strip will help prevent these “energy vampires” from stealing your electricity. They work by automatically cutting off the power to your plugged-in, unused appliances, and many of them can be controlled remotely and work in conjunction with timers.
Switch to Smart Thermostat
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports that, “On average, more than half of American homes’ energy consumption comes from just two uses: heating and cooling.” By controlling your home’s temperature, you can save a lot on your HVAC bill, and with a smart thermostat, the savings on heating and cooling costs add up to 10% to 23% annually, about $50 to $200 per year. Smart thermostats not only heat and cool your home efficiently, but many of them use geo-fencing linked to your mobile phone to automatically adjust the temperature whether you’re home or away.
Replace your traditional fireplace with an electric fireplace
Another element that can save energy is electric fireplaces, especially as most of them use LED and LCD technology to display realistic looking flames. according to US Environmental Protection AgencyTraditional open fireplaces can lose over 90% of their heat through the chimney, while electric fireplaces convert almost all of the electricity into usable heat at the time of use. Plus, electric fireplaces are environmentally friendly. Without smoke or fumes, air quality remains unaffected.
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