How to save energy and electricity at home

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

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.

Did you know

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

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

Save time and electricity when you cook

Induction hobs use a technology that transfers energy 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 electricity consumption. Here are some bright ideas.

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Blinds to insulate your windows

HOPPVALS blinds have a honeycomb structure that traps air, to keep in the heat. This extra insulation may help you to reduce heating costs, especially when combined with a second layer of thicker curtains.

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