Here is savings with this stupid tip. But why didn’t we think about it before?
Television is one of the most gourmet electronic devices in electricity in a home, especially if it is large or if it remains on several hours a day. On average, a television consumes between 80 and 400 kWh per year, depending on its size, its technology (LCD, LED, OLED) and its settings.
In a home, TV can represent up to 10 % of total electricity consumption linked to electronic devices. OLED televisions and large 4K screens are obviously more greedy than classic LED models. As a comparison, we know that the Internet + TV decoder combo consumes more than TV itself, up to 200 kWh/year. Normal, since they remain on 24 hours a day.
A fixed computer consumes approximately 300 kWh/year, especially if it is used daily. A game console is 90 to 150 kWh/year, depending on use and model and around 35 kWh/year for a microwave, with consumption peaks during use. You may already know: completely extinguishing your TV – and not leaving it in standby – saves almost 10 % energy each year. Indeed, the day before can consume up to 40 kWh/year.
For a TV to consume half less electricity, there is a simple thing to know and it only takes a minute. Lighter invoice! This simple and effective tip to reduce the energy consumption of your television, up to 50 % depending on the model is … to lower the brightness! TVs, in particular LED or OLED models, consume more electricity when the brightness is adjusted to the maximum. By decreasing this parameter, the screen then requires less energy to operate while offering sufficient image quality, especially in a dark room.
How to proceed? Access the settings via the menu of your TV (often in the “Image” or “Display” section). Decrease the brightness to a comfortable level. The ideal is to adjust it depending on the ambient light: the more dark the room, the less the screen needs to be bright. Activate eco mode if your TV has it. It optimizes settings to limit energy consumption. Disable unnecessary options such as “dynamic mode” or “showcase mode”, very energy -greed. As a bonus, reducing the brightness of your television also makes it possible to limit visual fatigue and increase the life of your device. A simple tip that feels good for your wallet and your eyes!
