!:8# The Many Uses Of Electricity In The Home

!±8± The Many Uses Of Electricity In The Home

Electricity is an invention that has changed the lives of everyone in the world. Starting in the home, electricity has many uses. If one finds that their electricity is not working, then they may want to invest in some lighting parts or lighting supplies to fix their lamps. Lamps are useful because if you have it on then you can see in the dark. Electricity can heat a whole house instead of people depending on burning wood or coal for heat. Because of electricity, people can be comfortable in their home in the winter time. Electricity heats air and then proceeds to blast it through a labyrinth of pipes and passages then warm air emerges from vents that are placed strategically throughout one's house. Air conditioning is also fueled by electricity and works in the same way but has the opposite effect rather than adding warmth to the home, the air conditioning make it cool and is often used during the summer months.

Electricity is used in food preparation in most modern households. Ovens can be used to cook a variety of things including casseroles, cookies, meat, fish, cupcakes, and even sausages. Most ovens have the option of choosing the temperature that one want to cook something at. There is also usually a timer so that one can time the meal or treat that they are cooking. Microwaves are an invention that uses electricity and cooks smaller things in a much quicker time. One can make pasta, hot drinks, soup, eggs, and broccoli in a microwave. One can even reheat a previous meal and eat it as leftovers. Popcorn is a popular microwave treat. Refrigerators also use electricity and they work to keep food cool and fresh so that its shelf life can be longer. This allows people to go to the grocery store less since they can save more food.

Television is more of a form of entertainment but it uses electricity as well. Many people watch T.V. shows and often have a favorite. There are thousands of channels and there is something to watch for everyone. If one does not want to watch a channel, then they can watch a DVD. There are movies that fall under every genre and every interest topic. One can even purchase movies from cable channels if they do not have any DVD's. Things such as an Xbox, a Wii, and a game cube are gaming systems that plug into T.V.'s. People can play all kinds of games and fitness activities on these devices. They are especially popular with elementary to high school age boys.

There are all sorts of smaller household gadgets that people use that need electricity to work. Alarm clocks are used by many people in order to wake up in the morning. Many women use a curling iron, hot rollers and blow dryers in order to style their hair. Clocks, lamps, and stereos are also popular. Computers also use electricity and are probably the most popular device in the world. Printers also run on electricity.