1. Take advantage of natural light
It could be said that this is one of the simplest ways to save energy, since it consists of replacing electric light as much as possible with natural light, windows, drain lights and open spaces contribute to better sunlight entering homes.
2. Turn off lights
There are situations and spaces that require turning on the lights, at night or the rooms without lighting, the important thing in both cases is to remember to turn them off when you are no longer in this room of the house.
3. Give only the necessary charge to your devices
Cell phones, tablets and computers require an electrical charge but sometimes we do not estimate the appropriate time, giving extra charge to the devices will not help, on the contrary it will affect to overcharge them and damage the state of the batteries.
4. Cover pans and pots when cooking.
This habit applies to those who have electric cookers and it may seem very simple, but much of the heat generated by cooking escapes if we do not use a lid. Not only will it take longer to heat the pan or bring the water to a boil, but you will also consume more energy.
5. Take advantage of the residual heat from the oven and vitro
Both the oven and the glass ceramic do not lose heat immediately when you turn them off. And you can take advantage of that residual heat to finish what you're cooking.
If you are roasting a chicken in the oven, turn it off 5 to 10 minutes beforehand and allow it to finish browning with the residual heat from the oven.
Something similar works with the plates and the residual heat that they have stored in the time they were connected.
6. Unplug the gadgets you don't use
This is one of the most common consumption factors, as invisible as it may seem, devices that are kept connected and in disuse, can extract more electricity than you would think.
In these cases, the appliance, although turned off, continues to consume. Some examples can be: computers, heaters, television, electric toothbrush, etc.
A solution to this are the power strips that allow these devices to be disconnected quickly. This way you can disconnect several single-use devices. Another option is smart plugs that connect and disconnect appliances completely without unplugging them and are even programmable (although they are also more expensive than traditional power strips).
7. Check your appliances
When they break down, many appliances can draw power in an overwhelming way, which is why it is necessary to carry out at least one annual maintenance.
For example, check the condition of the refrigerator coil, keep the air conditioning filters clean from time to time, or remove excess dust from the fan blades for proper operation. You will also be able to extend the useful life of these devices.
8. Iron clothes in one go
The iron is one of those appliances that consume more than you think. It takes a lot of energy to reach such high temperatures. That is why it is a great saving habit to focus on ironing all the clothes we have in one go.
To do this in the most efficient way, start by ironing the fabrics that need less temperature and continue with those that need more temperature. Turn off the iron and finish ironing those few clothes that you have left, the heat that the iron still has can help you finish this household chore.
9. Avoid keeping the freezer and refrigerator open
Opening the fridge constantly can be an unwarranted energy-consuming habit. The cold generated by your fridge is quickly lost when you do this. So a little tip to reduce your energy consumption at home is to adopt this habit: think first and then open your fridge. Easy right?
10. Maintain the right temperature in your home
This would be one of the most complex habits, taking into account how varied the climate can be, depending on the place of residence, but the ideal would be not to keep the air conditioners or fans on for long hours.
It could be recommended to turn them on for a while and once the environment is cool, turn them off.
