The household appliances that increase the electricity bill the most

In colombia energy inefficiency represents 46.9% of the total generated, according to figures from the upme.

Bearing this in mind and according to the difficult economic outlook expected for this year in the countryfor Colombian households it will be essential to save in any financial situation that arises.

(See: In December, energy prices rose again).

The company In it gave recommendations to economize electric power of Colombian households, taking into account the electrical appliances that consume the most electricity.

(See: Health and public services, the main sectors with complaints).

– Kiln: Using this appliance for one hour is equivalent to keeping the lights on between 20 and 30 bulbs of 100 watts.

– The charger: Maybe you think that leaving the charger connected without the computer or cell phone does not consume energy but it continues to do so, up to 5% and 10% of its power. Thus, you better unplug it.

(See: This is how the business works to generate savings in public services).

– The fridge: the more times you open the fridge, the more energy will consume. She only open it as many times as necessary.

– The washing-machine: take advantage and use it in your Maximum capacity. One big wash is better than many small ones.

(See: For relief to energy rates, they study going to multilateral banks).

– The light bulbs: it is best to change them to savers because they help you reduce up to 60% of Energy and they last much longer.

– Led technology: to keep saving, you should choose technology leds, since it consumes less than 25% than an LCD and up to 40% less than plasma screens.

– Electric heater: every 5 degrees less than Heater Save 3% energy. The recommendation is to use it between 38 and 52 degrees Celsius.

– Hair dryer: If you want to save on your energy bill, it is best to towel dry your hair to reduce the amount of time spent dryer.

– Coffee maker: one hour of the coffee maker on is equivalent to 8 light bulbs of 100 watts.

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