Restrictions on mobility and the increase in teleworking have increased the time that the population spends at home. A reality that implies a greater consumption of electricity. However, a series of customs and tricks can be assumed to prevent the electricity bill from being a problem for many families.
If the data provided by the National Markets and Competition Commission are taken as reference data, in Spain the monthly expenditure per household in this section is 56.3 euros for an annual consumption of 3,487 kWh.
Appliances are the main source of spending on electricity, since they account for 55.2% of total energy according to the Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving (IDAE), followed by lighting (11.2%), kitchen (9.2%), the refrigeration of air conditioners (7.5%) and the heating of homes (7.4%).
It is important to know that, within the household appliances section, those that consume the most are the refrigerator (30.6%), the television (12.2%), the washing machine (11.8%), the oven (8.3% ), computers (7.4%), the freezer (6.1%) and the dishwasher (6.1%).
With the aim of reducing this electrical expense and being more efficient on a day-to-day basis, without losing quality of life, the technology after-sales company Anovo offers a series of tips to avoid spending more on electricity.
10 tips to save on the daily use of household appliances
1. Appropriate rate: the first step is to know how much is consumed and what electrical needs exist in the home. The companies in the sector have professionals to advise according to daily habits.
2. Low consumption equipment: it is advisable to replace the oldest equipment with new ones. For this, it is important to check that they have the category label A +++ to A +, since they are the ones with low energy consumption.
3. Stand by: beware of what is known as ‘phantom consumption’, an option that this type of equipment has to be at rest but that ends up being a waste because they are still plugged into the mains even though they are not being used.
4. Eco mode: in the dishwasher or washing machine it is convenient to use this function as much as possible, since factors intervene for lower consumption, such as the quantity and pressure of the water, the energy consumed and the duration of the washing cycle. washed.
5. Full load: at the same time, for less energy consumption, it is recommended that the washes be done with a full load.
6. Good habits: the refrigerator is the appliance that consumes the most. To avoid spending more than necessary, it is better not to leave the door open for a long time and check that its closure is in perfect condition.
7. Maintenance: performing good periodic maintenance on appliances increases their useful life. It is also important to take care of cleaning them to avoid the accumulation of dust and dirt. In case they need repair, it is best to take them to the official SAT of the brand, such as ANOVO.
8. Low consumption: using LED bulbs for appliances or using the dark mode on the screens are some of the tricks that also help save money at the end of the month.
9. Electric consumption meter: this type of device helps the user to know which appliances are consuming energy and if there is one that triggers the bill.
10. Alternative energies: if possible, it is necessary to bet on other types of alternatives for the production of electricity, such as photovoltaic cells for solar energy or wind generators.