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Tips for saving on power supply at home
More and more people are expressing concern about the rising prices of basic housing supplies. Especially the variations in the price of electricity and the price of gas.
We are facing a complicated geopolitical situation and the main victims are, as is almost always the case, ordinary citizens. We can see how external conflicts inevitably have an impact on their daily lives.
In this document, we will discuss some of the measures that help users to reduce costs associated with their power consumption. Helping them obtaining significant saving on power supply that facilitate adaptation to these new prices without sacrificing comfort.
Choose the electrical power that best suits your needs
Part of the breakdown of the bill to be paid corresponds to the contracted power. Each contracted kW represents around forty euros per year, so making an exact calculation of the needs of our home before deciding on one power or another can help us to avoid overpaying unnecessarily. We should also remember that we should not contract a lower power, as this could lead to power cuts due to shocks.
Nowadays, adjusting this power is easier, as current bills include detailed information on the power peaks of the household, so that it can be adjusted based on actual consumption simply by looking at the bill.
Therefore, this power can be adjusted depending on the energy demand, so that the contracted power can be reduced in cases where the contracted power is higher than necessary. On the other hand, the contracted power can be increased when the current power does not cover the energy demand.
Change your consumption habits
The aim is not a radical change, but rather the implementation of small tricks that, without requiring a great deal of effort, will result in big savings.
- If you have a tariff by tranches, for example, you should look for a reduction of consumption in those “peak hours” by substituting it with consumption in the hours where the price is lower or “off-peak hours”. To do this, you can opt for deferred programming of some household appliances, looking for the hours with the lowest prices.
- Care should be taken to disconnect those appliances that are in standby mode, as they continue to consume energy imperceptibly without being used.
- Use the Eco modes in those appliances that have the option; such as washing machines and dishwashers, although the cycle time will be longer, it will optimise the energy consumed in their use, saving up to 40% in some cases, and they should not be used when they are not completely full.
- When renewing appliances, always aim for the highest possible energy efficiency, looking for the highest energy ratings.
Check your electricity tariff regularly
It is the most important at this point in time to review our bills, especially when it is time to renew contracts, as a bad choice can make us spend much more money than choosing the tariff that best suits us.
We should look for the cheapest electricity company for our way of life, habits and daily routines, as there are many options when it comes to making the decision.
Taking a step back before choosing one or the other will help us to gain both short and long-term advantages.
Prioritise the use of energy-saving light bulbs
It is interesting to replace the old bulbs that are melting for other low consumption bulbs, such as LED bulbs. These have a higher cost than traditional bulbs, but the consumption associated with their use is much lower, having even more light capacity. So we ask ourselves: Why not replace them as soon as possible? The difference in price is justified by the savings obtained.
If you can, go for self-consumption
An increasingly popular option for many, those looking to make significant savings on their bills are increasingly opting for this option.
It is a very interesting, clean and economical option.
It is true that the initial investment is large, but the savings associated with these techniques begin to be seen on the first bill. Policies are currently being implemented to make this energy more accessible to all.
At Montesinos Falcón Real Estate, we advise you on your property.
