We’ve made a few investments in some Inverter appliances to save on electricity bills. These appliances may be a bit pricey, but we are looking for long-term benefits. We bought them during an online sale, so we saved a few hundred more.

Purchasing Inverter Appliances is not an overnight decision, as hubby and I have been planning it for some time now. 

We bought our Samsung Digital Inverter refrigerator about five years ago to replace our two-decade old ref. 

Last December, we bought two more inverter appliances – an electric fan and a microwave oven. Both are necessary devices at home. We regularly use the microwave oven to reheat food to prevent spoilage and sanitize food delivery. 

But what exactly inverter technology does to home appliances? Based on the 101appliance.com website, an inverter is a device that controls the frequency of the incoming electrical current that goes to the appliance, thus consuming less electricity. They also tend to make the appliance more durable as the motor or the compressor is used less.

The website added that inverter technology is more efficient, has a longer lifespan, and has a silent operation. While inverter appliances cost more upfront than non-inverters, the savings in electricity and a longer-lasting motor will pay you back in dividends as time goes by.

Hubby said the appliances helped reduce our electric bill by approximately P800 – P1,000 per month. Whatever amount saved from the monthly bill is allocated for other expenses like weekly groceries, vitamins, and maintenance meds. 

With the soaring prices on necessities, we considered these appliances the best investments for 2022. Not to mention our new automatic washing machine. Although it’s not the inverter type, we observed that we have saved from the water bill after using it for more than a month now. Our new AWM has helped the sickly mom (here) do the laundry with ease.