The same happens when you leave a device on when you are not using it. Always remember turn off electrical appliances and appliances if you’re not using them.
Switch to LED lights
One of the small investments that you can make in your home is change your bulbs for LED lights. LED lighting is more efficient than incandescent lamps since consumes 80% less energy and has a longer service life.
But without a doubt, the biggest premise to save on lighting is take advantage of natural light as much as you can. Open the blinds and illuminate your home with sunlight. Remember that we are in the country of the sun!
Use energy efficient appliances
Have you ever noticed the labeling of your electrical appliances? The ideal is opt for appliances that have a high energy efficiency label. Technology has advanced a lot in terms of efficiency, which means greater savings and care for the planet.
If you are thinking of renovating your old washing machine or an appliance, get one with label A. This classification represents a savings of up to 60% than the lower categories. Do not become obsolete or you will notice it on your bill!
Cook efficiently
At Gana Energía, we don’t care if you are a MasterChef cook or if you don’t go from the microwave. We want to help you reduce your electricity consumption. And you can start save energy in the kitchen.
Did you know that the kitchen is home to the most consuming appliances in your home? The queen of consumption, without a doubt, is the refrigerator. Avoid trips to the refrigerator. Every time you open the fridge, the cold escapes. In addition, the ideal is do not introduce hot food and keep it clean.
On the stove, the size of the pan must be adapted to each fire to harness all the energy. AND change that worn-out low cost frying pan set at once! They are usually made of materials that do not conduct heat properly.
And since you start cooking,take the opportunity to prepare various dishes! The batch-cooking it is very fashionable. Consists in prepare the menu for the whole week in one session. This is how you take advantage of the oven or the kitchen to cook several things at the same time. And by the way, you have to scrub less.
Set up your heating and air conditioning
In winter and summer, air conditioning can be a drain on energy waste. That’s why it’s important to make good use of your heating and air conditioning.
The first thing is set the correct temperature. Going with the sweatshirt in summer and short sleeves in winter does not make sense if you want to save energy. These are the temperatures that will allow you to be comfortable and save:
- Heating: between 21ºC and 23ºC.
- Air conditioning: between 21ºC and 23ºC.
In addition, when you turn on any of these devices, closing the doors and windows will help you maintain the temperature in the room. And if your air conditioning system allows it, heat or cool only the rooms you are in.
Improve the insulation of your home
The windows, doors and even the floor of your house are ways that energy escapes if they are not well insulated. Because, it is important that the house is well insulated.
On a small scale, you can lowering blinds and curtains during the hottest hours in summer or apply rubber or silicone to doors and windows. If you want to get serious, install double-glazed windows and reinforces doors to prevent heat or cold from escaping.
Wash with cold water
With the change in rates, many people have begun to wonder what time is cheaper to put the washing machine. But a more important question is how to put the washing machine to save energy.
We recommend you wash clothes cold. Don’t worry about how your favorite sweater will turn out. Today, there are detergents prepared for cold washing that are just as effective.
Avoid phantom consumption
Remember that some appliances continue to consume energy once switched off. We refer to consumption in ‘stand by’ or phantom consumption of television, chargers, computers …
Unplug any gadgets you’re not using. An easy way to do it is cconnect multiple devices to one smart strip to be able to disconnect them with a single click.
Bonus track: find your ideal light rate
You are not the same as your neighbor and neither is your energy consumption. Because, your electricity rate should be adapted to your needs. At Gana Energía, we help you find the ideal electricity rate for your home.
Use our electricity bill simulator and find out how much you could save if you join Gana Energía. And if you have any questions, you can call us toll free at 900 535 689. You are one step away from saving!