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How to save energy at home

Appliances and lighting are two of the areas in your home where you can have a direct impact on the energy use – and your household bills. But there are other ways that you can be smart in how you use energy.

A person’s finger presses the on/off switch on the cord of a white FUBBLA LED work lamp on a light-blue tray table.
A person’s finger presses the on/off switch on the cord of a white FUBBLA LED work lamp on a light-blue tray table.

An LED bulb that’s even more efficient

SOLHETTA LED bulb lasts for up to 25,000 hours – that’s 35% more energy efficient than previous IKEA LED bulbs. If you use a SOLHETTA LED bulb for three hours a day, it’ll be 20 years before you need to change it.

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A child with pink headphones reclined against a pink cushion adjusts a white FUBBLA LED wall lamp mounted above.
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Striped and checked clothes hang on a white JÄLL drying rack in front of a white shower curtain, behind a beige laundry bag.

With a drying rack instead of the tumble dryer you can reduce wear and tear, as well as your energy use.

Steam rises from food in a pan on a black BLIXTSNABB induction hob, above brown SINARP door fronts.

Save time and energy when you cook

Induction hobs use a technology that means energy is transferred directly into magnetic cookware. This means that they only heat your pots and pans – and you can get started on your cooking sooner.

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Products to help you use energy smarter

There are many products to help you create a better life at home – and sometimes even reduce your energy consumption. Here are some bright ideas.

Blinds to insulate your windows

PRAKTLYSING cellular blind filters light and insulates against window drafts and heat from the sun. Use with remote control or with DIRIGERA hub and IKEA Home smart app for smart control options.

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A woman sits on a broad window sill and looks out at a misty day, while rugged up with a blanket, cushion and cup of tea.
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