Why does electricity bill increase in summer? With these tips you can reduce consumption by 20-50%, the method is easy

Nowadays, people get worried after seeing the electricity bill in every house. Sometimes the bill comes so much that we don’t understand what happened. But the good thing is that in most of the cases the reasons for high electricity bill are in our own hands and by small changes it can be reduced to a great extent.

What are the main reasons for high electricity bills? Excessive unit consumption – Excessive use of AC, cooler, fridge in summer allows the bills to skyrocket. An old 1.5 ton AC easily consumes 150-200 units when it runs for 8-10 hours.

Old and less efficient appliances: A 10 to 15 year old fridge, AC, fan or washing machine draws 30-50% more electricity than a new appliance. Old bulbs or tube lights also waste electricity.

Bad habits and wasteful consumption: Keeping the light fan running unnecessarily, leaving the charger plugged in (phantom power), leaving the geyser running for hours, opening the fridge repeatedly, these small things consume 50-100 units extra in a month.

Other reasons: Sometimes meter failure, leakage in wiring or fixed charge of electricity company, fuel adjustment charge and tax also increase the bill. But in most homes the real reason is consumption.

How to reduce electricity bill?

Easy and effective solution
Yes, the bill can definitely be reduced. Here are some simple tips to start adopting today:

• Install LED bulb:Use 9-15 watt LED bulbs instead of old tube lights or CFL. These save electricity up to 80-90% and can save Rs 200-500 a month.
• Buy 5-Star Rated Tools: While buying a new fridge, AC, fan or washing machine, choose a BEE 5-star one. These consume 30-50% less electricity than the old ones. BLDC fans run on very low power (28-35 watts).
• Correct use of AC: Set the AC to 24-26 degrees. Every 1 degree reduction saves 6-8% electricity. Keep filters clean, doors and windows closed and use inverter AC.
• Fridge and Geyser Savings: Keep the refrigerator in a cool place, do not open it frequently, leave 3-4 inches of space at the back. Switch on the geyser only when needed and set the thermostat at 55-60 degrees.
• Stop wasteful consumption: Switch off the light-fan while leaving the room. Switch off the TV, charger, computer etc. and remove the plug. Electricity is consumed even in standby mode.
• Fans and Coolers Smartly: Install BLDC fans. Keep water properly in the cooler and run it only when needed.
• Solar option: If possible, install rooftop solar panels. The government gives subsidy and in the long run the bill may be half or even zero.

These small changes can reduce your electricity bill by 20-50%. For example, if your bill comes to Rs 3000-4000, with good measures it can be brought down to Rs 1500-2500.

It is not unusual for electricity bills to be high, but reducing it is completely in your hands.