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The price of electricity remains one of the biggest concerns for families. The electricity bill is a significant expense that impacts the monthly budget, making it crucial to find ways to save without sacrificing comfort. To achieve this, it’s important to organize consumption, take advantage of hours with lower rates, and review the contracted power level.
Understanding the time slots of the electricity rate is essential to reduce costs. Most services divide consumption into three periods: peak hours, flat hours, and off-peak hours. Peak hours, when electricity is most expensive, coincide with mornings and late afternoons to evenings, when demand rises. Flat hours offer intermediate prices, while off-peak hours are the most economical, typically occurring between midnight and the early morning hours.
Appliances like the washing machine, dishwasher, and oven have high energy consumption, so using them during off-peak hours can lead to significant savings. Scheduling their use or running them during these times could cut costs in half compared to using them during peak hours. There are online tools available to check for the most economical times to carry out these tasks.
Another important factor is the contracted power level. This determines how much electricity can be used simultaneously in the home. Choosing an unnecessarily high power level increases the monthly cost, while a low level can cause the breaker to trip if too many devices are connected at once. It’s advisable to calculate the usual consumption of the most used appliances together to adjust the appropriate power level. Adjusting this factor can save more than 100 euros annually.
In addition to these aspects, there are other simple actions to reduce electricity consumption. Choosing energy-efficient appliances rated A, using LED bulbs, avoiding standby mode for devices, and making use of natural light are effective ways to decrease expenses. Additionally, regulating the temperature of heating and air conditioning to reasonable levels can make a significant difference.
In conclusion, electricity is essential, but one shouldn’t pay just any price for it. With more conscious and organized decisions, efficient and economical consumption can be achieved, tailored to the actual needs of the home.
Referrer: Portico.es in Spanish