Practical homemakers are often on the lookout for ways to save on household expenses. Some of these cost-saving measures come in obvious forms like discounts, promos, and coupons or vouchers, but there are some that require a bit of knowledge on the latest technology and an open mind to shell out a bit of cash. A good example of this is the use of energy saving tools to cut down on electricity costs in the household. Homemakers can ease their way into an eco-friendly and economical way of decreasing their energy consumption by making use of dimmers as Eco-friendly and Economical Lighting Partners in some of their rooms.
Practical Adjustments
Traditional light switches operate on a simple “on” and “off” function only. Dimmers or dimmer switches allow users to adjust the lighting levels in the room according to their needs. This also means that household members can adjust their energy consumption in a room and save on electricity by using lower light levels. A household can save at least 5-9% on their energy consumption through the use of dimmers. It can be installed in the bedroom, living room, hallways or dining room where lights are often needed.
Lighting in these areas can be set at their lowest levels when there is still natural light available. At night time, light levels can be adjusted at around mid levels or at a range that is just enough to illuminate these rooms and minimize the use of bulbs at 100% energy levels. Aside from saving on electricity, dimmers can also help extend the life of your bulbs as much as 20x compared to bulbs that utilize traditional switches. However, those who intend to have dimmers installed in their homes should check for bulb specifications. There are dimmers that require dimmable CFL bulbs for optimum use.
Lessen Energy Consumption
Homemakers can take a pro-active approach in decreasing the energy consumption in their household by utilizing energy saving partners like dimmers. This will enable them to enjoy long term savings benefits on household expenses and contribute in saving the environment by adopting eco-friendly practices.
Dimmers as Eco-friendly Alternative
Personally, I use tealight candles, as is, or with candle holder – oil burner to add some light at night especially the hallways. However, candles have an unpleasant reputation of releasing stuff in the air we don’t exactly need.
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hmm I like dimmers or low light at home it looks like serene and relaxing but I prefer white light. I have difficulty looking at rooms with low light.
The lighting look incredible. Love it!
Not only are dimmers eco-friendly, but I find that as the day progresses I want to change the strength of light in different areas of the house so I have less eye strain.
I never thought about dimmers in the bedroom. I have then in the dining/living room and they certainly help having a nice look and saving money. I am going to look into installing them in the bedroom as well. Swell idea
I like the use of dimmers in the bedroom. The way creates a serene environment as we wind down to go to sleep.
I like dimmers in the bedroom and maybe living room, but everywhere else I need good white lighting.
I just love lighting dimmers like this for our room. I find it so relaxing and so romantic! I also want to place dimmers at our terrace and outside our house.