Taking bath with hot water during winter season is a very relaxing experience. But, due to continuous use of geyser, increasing electricity bill becomes a common problem. Do you know that by adopting some smart tips you can not only use your geyser but also reduce your electricity bill to a great extent?
Let us know the effective measures for proper use of geyser, which will reduce the burden on your pocket and you will get full enjoyment of hot water in the cold season.
1. Use the thermostat correctly
Thermostat is a special device installed in the geyser, which automatically switches off the geyser after the water is heated to a certain temperature.
- Set the right temperature: Keep the water between 50-60°C. This saves electricity.
- Prevention of overheating: When the thermostat works properly, it does not allow the water to get hotter than necessary.
- Electricity Saving: Excess electricity is wasted in heating more hot water than required.
Suggestion: Do not keep the temperature of hot water more than 60 degrees Celsius.
2. Do not run the geyser more than necessary
Often people leave the geyser on for a long time, which increases electricity consumption unnecessarily.
- Problem: The geyser remains on even after heating the water, causing wastage of electricity.
- Solution:
- Switch off the geyser as soon as the water gets hot.
- If you have a geyser with auto cut feature, keep it on.
- Use an instant geyser, which heats water instantly.
Suggestion: Switch on the geyser only in the morning or at night while taking bath.
3. Choose the right size (capacity) geyser
If your geyser is not of the right capacity, it may consume more electricity.
- For small family: 6-10 liter geyser.
- For medium family: 15-25 liter geyser.
- For large family: Geysers above 25 litres.
Why is correct size important?
- The small geyser will go into heating cycles again and again.
- A geyser that is too big will consume more water and electricity than necessary.
Suggestion: Choose the geyser according to the size of your family.
4. Clean the geyser regularly (Maintenance)
Minerals like calcium and magnesium get deposited in the geyser, which reduces its heating capacity and increases power consumption.
- Problem:
- Scaling occurs when the quality of water deteriorates.
- Mineral deposits on the heater element affect heating efficiency.
- Solution:
- Get the geyser serviced every 6 months.
- You can clean the geyser yourself with vinegar solution.
Tip: Regular servicing increases the life of the geyser and reduces electricity consumption.
5. Choose an energy efficient geyser
If you give priority to electricity saving, then buy only a geyser with a 5-star rating.
- Benefits of 5 star rating:
- Low energy consumption.
- High efficiency for a long time.
- Convection and Heating Technology:
- Instant Geyser: Fast hot water and low power consumption.
- Storage Geyser: For large families.
Tip: Check BEE rating and choose only 5 star rated geysers.
6. Correct placement of geysers (Location Matters)
Where the geyser is installed has an impact on energy consumption.
- Near the bathroom: A short distance will not cool the water in the pipes.
- Thermal insulation: Cover geyser pipes with insulated piping.
- Correct Height: Place the geyser at a height of 6 feet so that the water flow remains good.
Tip: Insulate hot water pipes as well.
7. Use automatic and smart geysers
Nowadays, smart geysers are available in the market, which help in saving electricity.
- Features:
- Auto cut-off system.
- Control via Wi-Fi and mobile app.
- Eco Mode: To save power.
Tip: Smart geysers are expensive, but the power savings make up for the money.
10 easy tips to save electricity while running geyser
- Set the thermostat to 50-60°C.
- Do not run the geyser more than necessary.
- Choose energy efficient geysers.
- Small geyser for small families.
- Use smart geysers.
- Take care of pipe insulation.
- Clean the geyser from time to time.
- Use auto cut-off and eco mode.
- Install a geyser nearby.
- Buy geysers with 5 star rating.
