A question that often haunts our heads, especially if we are concerned about ecology and energy saving, is to know how much is consumed per month in a home and which appliances need more energy. Knowing how it works, we can also know the habits that we must adopt at home to reduce general consumption, which, in the long run and contributed individually, affects the environment and, in addition, will make us save large amounts on the bill of the light, every time a greater scourge for the domestic economies. Find out in the following EcologiaVerde article the appliances that consume the most in the home.
Appliances that consume the most energy
According to one of the guiding premises, the refrigerator and lighting They are the great penalties of the energy of the house. Light is essential, but in order not to abuse it, we have to try to take full advantage of natural lighting (even easier during the summer months). To do this, calculate which spaces in your home enjoy more hours of natural light and establish the place where you spend the most time there (a desk, the table where you usually cook, the sofa where the family sits…). Carrying out family activities in a single room, instead of using the light in several of them, we will be reducing electricity daily and, at the same time, enhancing social and family life. Make sure that no lights stay on, especially if we are going to be away for a long time, and use long-lasting ecological bulbs.
The Fridge, being plugged in all the time, it also consumes a lot (almost one part in five of total consumption). Maybe it's time to "retire" the old fridge, buy a new eco-friendly fridge and remember practices such as never putting hot breaths in, so that the device does not need more force.
In winter, heating takes 9% of total consumption. Although it is essential in homes, responsible use will revert to incredible savings on the electricity bill. If the house is not large and it is not too cold, turning it on for an hour at low power may be enough to keep it warm. In addition, we can save the heat with little tricks, such as fluffy rugs and tapestries, thick curtains and insulate the house conveniently. A house that is too hot is also not comfortable and increases the risk of colds.
The TV, always depending on how many hours it is used, it is usually another of the devices that consumes the most. Turn it off and unplug it as long as you stop using it and calculate your daily consumption. If no one is watching it and you have it on so you don't have your house in silence, consider other alternatives such as the radio. Encouraging children to do other activities, such as reading or crafts instead of too many hours of television, will be a great idea. (Also, ecological!)
The washing machine It also spends a lot on a house (8%), so it should be put to work only with full loads, not to wash a few things that we can easily do by hand, or we are not in such a hurry. It is also not necessary that we always wash at 90 degrees, some garments clean very well with 40 degrees and shorter programs, especially in summer, when we often wash clothes to remove bad odors from perspiration, but not because they have stains.
Much of the energy is spent in the kitchen
The ceramic hob or electric stove Gas has been clearly imposed, but the truth is that they consume 9% of the entire household. Remember to use it responsibly and use objects such as lids on pots and pans, since these make food to be made earlier, assuming savings in the long run.
The small appliances They also consume their part, like the iron, or to a lesser extent the dryer. Don't leave them plugged in and use them only when needed.
The electric oven also consumes a lot, 4% of the home, because we do not use it normally every day. Remember to plug it in only when necessary, do not put frozen food in and monitor the cooking without opening the door so as not to lose heat.
The rest of household appliances and appliances in a house (dishwasher, microwave …) spend a little less, but even so it is necessary to keep track and not make excessive use of them.
Now that we have an idea about the home appliances that are most enemies of saving, we have the keys to not spending too much energy at home.
List of household appliances that use more light
- Fridge.
- TV.
- Washing machine.
- Stand By.
- Oven.
- Vitroceramic a.
- Dishwasher.
- Computers
- Illumination.
- Drying machine.
How to save energy at home
Electric energy is a fundamental element in our daily life but, unfortunately, it is still being used more than we need. As we have said many times, when it comes to acquiring an appliance or appliance, we are taking a key path to achieve that energy saving at home.
Fortunately, there are more and more eco-labeled appliances, durable and much more positive for the home. By acquiring one of these, we are taking a first big step towards saving electricity at home.
In addition, you must acquire responsible behaviors, such as not leaving certain appliances plugged in all the time, remembering to turn off the lights and reduce the use of some of them. For example, turn on the oven to heat only one loaf.
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