7 Ways to Save Electricity at Home, Reduce the Frequency of Token Top-ups!

Although Indonesia is officially not affected by heatwave , the heat is still real, guys . Good news for those who run Teh Manis Solo outlets, but a heat index above 34 degrees will only increase the amount of BIOTA admin's donation to PLN every month.

At times like this, awareness and knowledge of energy use are important. Not only can it cut electricity bills and the frequency of token refills, but adhering to ways to save electricity at home can also help ease the burden of climate change, you know!

How to save electricity at home?

Fortunately, saving electricity at home doesn't always require major sacrifices . With tropical humidity making 34 degrees feel even hotter, BIOTA's admin understands that relaxing at home will be difficult without the presence of air conditioning.

Well, the key to saving electricity is optimizing the use of electrical devices at home. A study has shown that reducing household energy use by 20% is very possible to achieve with just a small change in behavior at home .

Just imagine how much can be set aside for children's college savings from the electricity savings? Not to mention the reduction in carbon emissions that also contribute to keeping the Earth habitable in the future.

Well, from more selective use of AC to utilizing smart home technology , the following examples of how to save electricity at home can be an inspiration!

Optimizing the use of AC at home

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Mimin BIOTA opened the discussion by mentioning that AC is not without reason. AC usage covers up to 56% of energy consumption in tropical countries , so saving AC electricity alone can have a significant impact on overall household electricity usage.

Setting the AC at 18 degrees when you just get home from work will only skyrocket electricity consumption and shorten the 'life' of the AC. By using a timer to turn on the AC at 25 degrees while still on the road, for example, cool air is ready to greet you without having to waste electricity.

But what about people like Mimin BIOTA who often buy snacks and hang out so that when they get home they are often confused? It will also be very wasteful of electricity if the room's AC has been on since 7 pm but at 9 pm it turns out they are still lying down at the angkringan.

Well, here smart home technology through Smart Universal IR Remote can play a role as a way to save electricity. Just open the BIOTA Smart Home application, you can turn on or off the AC while still on a motorbike or train as long as there is an active internet connection.

Maintain an AC maintenance routine every three months

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Remember the three things from BIOTA admin; eat before you're hungry, stop before you're full, and schedule your AC cleaning before it starts to get hot , guys . Honestly, who here still has the habit of waiting until the AC is at 18 degrees and still feels hot before contacting an AC technician?

The dirtier the AC, the lower its efficiency, and the AC has to compensate by working harder and consuming additional electricity to cool the room. Sorry, BIOTA admin also when sick, the evening running routine is not forced but postponed.

Indeed, increasing the frequency of AC cleaning is not free, but the potential savings in the long term are much greater. In addition to being a way to save electricity using AC, routine maintenance can also extend the life of the AC in the room .

Unplug electrical devices when not in use

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With most of the free time at home spent on gaming , leaving the PC and monitor plugged in 24 hours is commonplace. It was only recently that BIOTA admin began to realize and cut off the power supply to unused devices as a way to save electricity.

The problem is, with the often hectic morning routine , forgetting to unplug the power when leaving for the office is also common. This is the reason why the BIOTA admin started turning to Smart Plug and Smart Power Strip as a solution.

Simple but no less reliable, these two smart devices automatically upgrade all devices that are plugged in to be 'smart'. From PCs to coffee machines, BIOTA Smart Home makes it easy to operate all electronic devices at home anytime, anywhere.

Use a variety of energy-saving devices at home

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If upgrading from PS4 to PS5 can be done without thinking twice, why not upgrade your AC and lights at home to more sophisticated models? Using efficient AC inverter devices and Smart Light Bulbs can be a solution to saving electricity at home.

By adjusting the compressor speed, inverter AC can reduce energy usage when the weather is relatively friendly. Meanwhile, Smart Light Bulb uses longer-lasting LEDs with dimming features that are not only cool on the eyes but also more energy efficient.

Consider using solar panels

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The fate of living in Indonesia is that we inevitably have to rely on the still-credible electricity network, especially outside Java. Well, one way to reduce dependence on PLN is to use solar panels or Rooftop Solar Power Plants (PLTS).

PLN has also supported the Rooftop PLTS program , but it does have to go through a bureaucratic process and the initial capital is not small. But like the use of electricity-saving devices, the potential for 'return on investment' from this way of saving electricity must be considered.

Like smart home devices that can work independently, Rooftop PLTS can also make homes more independent regarding electricity. If it turns out that there is a surplus of electricity, this excess can be exported back to PLN and generate additional income, you know!

Reduce the use of electric water heaters

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Electric water heaters can indeed be a provider of earthly heaven when mimin BIOTA needs warmth when getting caught in the rain on the way home. But it cannot be denied that electric water heaters are one of the devices that consume the most electricity.

The solution could be to switch to using solar water heaters, which unfortunately won't help much in the rainy season. Well, ideally, still get used to showering with cold water, and this way of saving electricity can also lead to a healthier life, guys !

Reduce the use of hot water when doing laundry

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At the beginning of the adulting period , one thing that BIOTA's admin must learn is the various options available on the washing machine, including the use of cold or hot water. Although effective in cleaning stubborn stains, it is worth repeating that the use of hot water is very electricity-consuming.

To save electricity at home, use hot water for laundry only when needed or if the instructions on the clothes require hot water. Mimin BIOTA herself fortunately mostly uses linen which is not too complicated to care for.

Tips on how to save electricity at home

The convenience provided by technology such as 24-hour air conditioning is indeed tempting, but this habit has its own costs. In addition to increasing bills or the frequency of filling electricity tokens, the burden on planet Earth is also increasing.

Many power plants today still use fossil fuels and contribute carbon emissions to the air. This means that following the above ways to save electricity is not only for personal interests, but also contributes to the sustainability of humanity.

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