Did you know that improper appliance use can lead to higher electrical bills?
“During this time when prices are on the rise, it is important to be smarter with our choices — from choosing the right appliances to using them more efficiently. Habit changes, no matter how small, can eventually lead to bigger savings and we all need to do that during these times,” said Cherish Ong-Chua, VP for Finance and Marketing of Hanabishi Appliances.
Below, Hanabishi shares how we can use our appliances more efficiently, hence lowering our power consumption and even prolonging our appliances’ life.
Avoid incorrect fan size and placement.
Fans are the go-to appliances of many Filipino families to stay cool as they consume less electricity and are far simpler to use than AC units. However, not many of us know how to best use them. For example, did you know that the right size matters for your fan to work more efficiently? Desk fans would hardly work in a medium or bigger-sized room. Stand fans would be a better choice as they can help circulate air more efficiently in a bigger room. If you’re looking to buy a new one for your home, there’s the Hanabishi Stand Fan with DC Motor HDC 16WHT can give you up to 40% energy savings.
To further a fan’s cooling function, place them in areas that would allow them to circulate air across the room. Placing them near open windows would also help.
Use coolers as alternatives to AC units.
For those who want something stronger than a fan but still energy-efficient, the Hanabishi Air Cooler HAC900 is a great alternative. Air coolers use water evaporation to lower temperatures, consuming far less electricity than traditional AC units, and this Hanabishi product has a 10-liter water tank capacity, honeycomb filter, and ionizer that can deliver up to 12.5 m/s wind speeds. It also comes with a remote controller and has a built-in 24-hour timer. For an even cooler air, you can place ice in the water tank.
Pair your AC unit with a fan or cooler.
If you really need to keep your air-conditioning on, you can cut costs by running a fan or an air cooler alongside it. If you have a bigger room, choose a tower fan for better cooling efficiency. The added airflow helps circulate the cold more evenly, so that your room cools faster and your AC unit doesn’t have to work harder or longer.
Choose refrigerators with inverter technology.
Another appliance that we can’t do without is the refrigerator. It runs 24/7, so choosing an energy-efficient model is crucial. The Hanabishi Double Door Refrigerator HADDREF78SSINV is designed with inverter technology, which adjusts power consumption based on cooling demand. This also helps preserve food more consistently.
Avoid overloading your refrigerator.
Refrigerators perform best when the air inside them can circulate freely, so packing them too tightly can block airflow. This also makes them work harder, driving up your electricity consumption and increase your monthly bill, so keep items organized and properly spaced.
Use cooking appliances with less energy waste.
Induction technology heats cookware faster, reducing cooking time. This means that you use less electricity compared to traditional electric or gas stoves. If you don’t have an induction cooker in your kitchen yet, the Hanabishi Twin Induction Cooker HIC400TWIN would be a good investment as it provides 80% more cooking efficiency.
Another energy-saving cooking appliance is the rice cooker, which has a low power consumption. Make sure that you choose a reliable model, though, to ensure consistent performance. A great option is the Hanabishi White Jar Type Rice Cooker 1.8L HJC18WHT, which has a 1.8-liter capacity that can serve up to 10 persons. You can also maximize its use by cooking dishes other than rice in it. You can search for recipes using the rice cooker online.
Regularly clean your appliances.
Dust and grease can build up on your appliances over time, reducing their efficiency and making them work harder. This extra effort increases electricity consumption and leads to higher utility bills, so make sure you keep your fans, air coolers, refrigerators, and cooking appliances free of dirt all the time.
“Energy efficiency is about doing things smarter and consistently. With a few simple habit changes, you can keep your utility bills under control,” Ong-Chua stressed.
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