Do you know these energy-saving tips? 9 tips to reduce your electricity bill

How can you save electricity? Many people have been asking this question lately, which is why energy-saving tips have become one of the hottest topics right now. For this article, we've gathered useful and surprising energy-saving tips from our employees. Read on and put these tips to use!

1. Replacing sauna stones reduces your sauna's electricity consumption

Replacing sauna stones has several benefits, including energy savings.

• When you replace sauna stones regularly, your sauna heats up faster and uses less electricity.
• Replacing sauna stones is also important for the longevity of your sauna heater, as old stones can damage the heating elements.
• How often you need to replace the stones depends on how frequently you use your sauna, as the stones become brittle with use. Crumbling, chipping, discoloration, and musty odors are signs that it's time to replace them.
• When replacing sauna stones, pay attention to proper installation, as correct placement significantly affects how your heater performs.
• Don't pack the stones too tightly, as this prevents air circulation. The stones should also be the right size for your heater.
• If your electric sauna heater is old, replacing the stones alone may not be enough. In that case, it might make more sense to replace the entire heater. An old electric heater with functioning heating elements doesn't use more electricity during the heating phase, but a new modern heater typically offers more precise temperature control and timer functions.

2. Automate your home functions to save on your electricity bill

If you use spot-priced electricity, check whether you can automate some of your home functions to run during cheaper electricity hours. Recently, spot prices have been lowest during nighttime hours.

The biggest savings come from automating your home's largest energy consumers. Typically, most electricity goes toward heating your home and water. If you have a ground source heat pump, automate it to run at higher power during nighttime hours. This gives you clear savings without sacrificing heat or hot water.

Home automation now includes products across the board. From an energy-saving perspective, useful smart devices include smart lights, remotely controlled outlets, motion sensors, and smart thermostats. When building a smart home, consider device compatibility if you want to control them from a single app. In that case, you'll often need a separate home automation controller.