So many great TV series are sprouting up while DVDs of really cool movies are also being released; weekends are likely to be consumed catching up on the great shows and loading up on screen entertainment. A lot of people still think that television sets are not really big energy-consumers, but if you’re out to save on money and have developed a deeper sense of environmental awareness, you’re probably thinking that your long hours of TV watching are definitely not helping. You’re absolutely right, and it’s also very possible that your TV is using up a lot of energy.
There are many great TVs on the market these days that are created with amazing technology to create a much sleeker, more sophisticated design and produce higher quality images. Unfortunately, some are lacking in the energy-saving department. For example, many were inclined to think that all flat screen television sets have energy-saving technology like LED ones, but that is not the case. Studies reveal that Plasma television sets use way more electricity than LCD and LED ones.
If you’re still stuck with an old TV model and you’re wondering if it’s a big energy-guzzler and if it’s probably time for you to make the switch to a new one so you can save more money in the long run, you can get the assessment of your domestic electrician. He can educate you on some of the intricacies of TV technology related to energy-consumption, as well as provide you tips on how you can save on costs even if you continue using your old TV.
One of the tips provided by domestic electricians to determine if your TV’s running you high on energy costs is by placing your clean hand on the screen of the TV to see how much heat it is emitting. The electrical principle is appliances and gadgets that heat up a lot are instantly big consumers of energy. However, since TVs are machines that are frequently used, they are really likely to heat up. So, instead of just gauging whether your TV uses a lot of energy or not that way, consider other factors like the size and model. For example, LCD is deemed more efficient at small sizes while DLP or rear projection TV is more efficient at larger sizes.
The presence of the Energy Star is also one element to consider. TVs with this seal use 30% less than those without.
Lastly, if you really want to save money by turning the TV off, well, don’t just turn it off because it still uses 40% standby power. According to professional electricians, unplugging the TV is the best thing to do to really stop its energy consumption.