Electricity saving tips

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Mirrors placed next to windows (so that sunlight hits them) make it possible to take advantage of natural light and heat very effectively. Mirrors reflect light throughout the room, making the space naturally warmer and more comfortable!

Kitchen

Heat your food in the microwave. Besides saving time, you can use 60% less energy than with an oven.

Bathroom

Use LED bulbs in the bathroom and save up to €8/bulb in a year.

Bedroom

Open the blinds and curtains at the hottest times. Take advantage of the sun to warm up your room without having to turn on the heater!

Living room

Choose efficient appliances, keep your home clean and save on your electricity bill.

Laundry

Use the "eco" mode on your machines. This model reduces electricity consumption by up to 45%!

Office

Dim the lights on your PC monitor to save energy and extend battery life.

Garage

Make sure your garage door is well insulated. Around 30% of the heat or cold from outside enters the house without proper insulation.

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Saving tips - Office

• Computers account for around 7% of household energy consumption. If you need to use your computer for more than 8 hours at a time, unplug it whenever possible, even when the battery is fully charged, and turn off any speakers, cameras, and printers that you are not using.
• Unplug devices - even if they are not in use, if the standby light is on they will still consume energy and increase your electricity invoice. If you eliminate standby consumption, you can save around €25/year;
  
• Even during the cold months, you can take advantage of the warmth and sunlight. Windows are one of the sources of warm air, but that's not why you should stop opening them;
  
• Dim the lights on your PC monitor to save energy and extend battery life;
  
• Check if the lighting is oversized. Switch off some lamps;
  
• About 7% of your home's electricity is consumed by your computer. Reduce the brightness of the screen, charge it only when necessary, and turn it off instead of leaving it on standby!

Saving tips - Laundry

• In summer, avoid using the tumble dryer and take advantage of the sun and wind to dry your clothes naturally.
• By replacing your 10-year-old washing machine with a class A, you can reduce your energy invoice by €21/year;
  
• Avoid using the dryer. Take advantage of the sun and the wind;
  
• Set your washing machines and dryers to wash at 40°C instead of 60°C and you will save around 40% on the energy consumption of these appliances;
  
• Use the "eco" mode on your machines. This model reduces electricity consumption by up to 45%!

Saving tips - Living room

• In summer, it's recommended that the temperature in your home is between 22º and 24º. If you have the right clothing and ventilation, you don't need to turn on the air conditioning to cool the house and you'll save on your electricity invoice.
• Use smart plugs that automatically switch off various devices instead of leaving them in standby mode (TV, set-top box, sound system, etc.). You can save energy and up to €60/year. 
  
• Regularly cleans the air conditioning filters. This will make it work more efficiently and save energy;
  
• Turn off televisions, computers and other electronic devices when you're not using them. The average consumption of these appliances on stand-by corresponds to an average annual expense of €40;
  
• Lighting accounts for approximately 20% of your electricity invoice. Use smart, low-energy light bulbs, which you can control remotely via your smartphone, and save up to 35% on lighting.

Saving tips - Bedroom

• In the summer, you avoid direct sunlight by closing the shutters during the day and opening the windows on opposite sides of the house at night to promote natural ventilation.
• Open the blinds and curtains at the hottest times. Take advantage of the sun to warm up your room without having to turn on the heater;
  
• In summer, close the windows: you can save up to 30% on energy;
  
• Make the most of daylight! Lighting accounts for around 20% of your electricity bill;
  
• Using electrical outlets or extension cords with switches can reduce your energy bill by 10%.
  
• In summer, close the shutters and windows during the day. Cool the house at night;
  
• Open the blinds and curtains during the day to allow heat and natural light to enter.

Saving tips - Bathroom

• The amount of energy used in a shower is up to four times less than the energy used in a bath.
• Use LED bulbs in the bathroom and save up to €8/bulb in a year.
  

Saving tips - Kitchen

• If you are going to be away for several days during the holidays, turn off your electrical appliances. If possible, take the opportunity to turn off your refrigerator and you will save almost 30%. Alternatively, adjust its temperature to save on consumption.
• Heat up your food in the microwave. Not only does it save time, but it also uses 60% less energy than an oven.
  
• When you go on vacation, increase the temperature of your refrigerator. The refrigerator consumes the most energy when balancing the energy used to open the door. This way, you can save the energy used to maintain lower temperatures.
  
• Turn off the oven 5 to 10 minutes before the expected cooking time. The accumulated heat will finish cooking the food, without the need for further energy expenditure;
  
• The fridge is one of the appliances that consumes the most energy, as it is on 24 hours a day, every day of the year. By opening the fridge door less often, you could save 25% on the energy consumed by this appliance;
  
• Avoid opening the oven door by using the interior lighting;
  
• Set the dishwasher to finish before the drying cycle and let the dishes livre dry.

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Controls heating and prevents sudden temperature rises. One degree more on the heater can mean a 7% increase in your electricity bill.

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