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4 tricks to save electricity when using appliances. So that next month it won't be so hard to pay the electricity bill. BBC Mundo offers you several simple tricks to save energy in household appliances.

Your pocket will surely thank you.



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1. Energy efficiency

When purchasing an appliance it is essential to take into account the energy labeling.

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Energy efficiency is divided into categories from A to D.

This informs the user about energy consumption and other complementary data relating to each type of appliance throughout its life, for example: noise, drying and washing efficiency, normal life cycle, etc.

This type of information appears in electrical appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, washer-dryers and dishwashers and even in light sources such as lamps.

Energy efficiency classes can be included in categories from the letter A to the letter D.

And while more energy-efficient appliances are more expensive, your electricity bill will benefit in the long run.

2. Efficient use of household appliances

It is always advisable to wash cold.

The iron needs a lot of energy to reach the right temperature.

No matter how large or how small the appliances that make up the home are, according to ConsumoResponsable.com, their use must be carried out with common sense in order to save and not waste energy and therefore take care of the environment.

3. Monitor the standby

While it is true that many of the devices manufactured today are designed to promote savings, there are devices that become true electricity thieves when they are in standby mode.

Avoiding leaving these devices in standby mode means eliminating "phantom consumption" in the home, which represents 5% of average consumption.

 4. Adequate power contract

It is essential to avoid "phantom consumption".

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