The appliances that consume the most

A refrigerator costs about €159 a year. A hairdryer, on the other hand, costs €10 a year. How to use household appliances to save energy. Keep the washing machine at a temperature no higher than 30 degrees.

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Which household appliances consume the most?

In a family's monthly energy bill, the appliances They are a very important component. And a source of potential waste, which then translates into money we could easily save. Each appliance's consumption depends on its technical specifications, but also on its size and efficiency. And, above all, on how we use it.

WHICH APPLIANCES CONSUME THE MOST ENERGY?

The podium, in order, is as follows:
Not all appliances They're the same, and in fact, the differences in terms of consumption and potential waste can be truly enormous. Using a washing machine incorrectly, without a few small precautions but with a compulsive wastefulness, costs much more on the bill than excessive use of a hairdryer. Therefore, to cut waste, and therefore the bill in general, it's important to have a clear and reliable picture of the consumption of each appliance. household appliance.

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HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES CONSUMPTION

The first way to save on all energy costs, from electricity to gas, is to know how much do they consume appliances. Or maybe even how much they're consuming at the moment you use them. It's not difficult.

The fundamental watchword, regarding the electricity expenditure for the use of appliances at home, there is only one: reduce consumption. In a simple, clear and effective way. Knowing that we are talking about a significant expense in the household budget: in a family of four, in fact, the average annual cost of electricity for household appliances is around 550-600 euros per yearAnd when we talk about average cost, it means that we need to take into account the variables of each home, from the number of people living there to the surface area of ​​the apartment.

APPLIANCES THAT CONSUME TOO MUCH ENERGY

It is often believed that appliances such as the hair dryer, the iron and forno electric have a big impact on the bill. In reality, it is a question of appliances which absorb a lot of current but have little impact on consumption since they are used infrequently.

In particular, the hairdryer consumes 40 kWh, corresponding to a cost of 10 euros per year, while the refrigerator, which is on every day of the year, impacts the bill by 159 euros/year, with an estimated consumption of 636 kWh.

HOW MUCH ENERGY DO APPLIANCES CONSUME IN STANDBY?

A simple web search for "how to save energy" yields a vast list of tips: some of them, however, have little real impact on consumption. For example, there's a lot of talk about the importance of not leaving your phone charger plugged in: over a year, three chargers plugged in 24/24 consume an extra 8,7 kWh, or €2,10.

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HOW MUCH DO APPLIANCES CONSUME?

What can really be done to avoid energy waste caused by appliancesFirst of all, let's understand what is really responsible for the increased consumption: conditioner, refrigerator, washer and dryereAnd here's what you can do about it:

  • Don't waste money on unnecessary appliances. In theory, they're convenient, because they reduce household chores. In practice, they're just wasteful, even counterproductive in every way. We're talking about small appliances that, frankly, border on the completely superfluous, that is, useless. Is it really that hard to squeeze oranges and lemons by hand, without buying an electric juicer? Are you convinced that grating Parmesan cheese is better with an electric appliance, also risking overdoing it (another waste)? Think about it, and even if these appliances aren't worth the huge amount of electricity, by doing without them, you're certainly wasting less money on your energy bill.
  • Use the air conditioner carefully, only when necessary, with the “dehumidification” program and combining it with a ceiling fan leads to a reduction in consumption that can reach 75 percent.
  • Use the washing machine at 30° instead of higher temperatures, leads to a 90 percent saving on electricity, much more important than using the “eco” program or having an appliance of a higher energy class.
  • Change your refrigerator for an A+++ class one: starting from a class C you can save up to 100 euros a year.
  • Reduce dryer use to ¼ For a family, this could mean saving over €160 a year. Whenever possible, you should extend your laundry load and avoid using this appliance.
  • Switching to the free market: with the most convenient tariff, this option offers significant savings, equal to 7-10 percent less than the Authority's tariffs.

APPS TO KNOW THE ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF YOUR APPLIANCES

In the dark forest of Android and iPhone apps, there are some very useful apps that let you check the electricity consumption of each appliance, allowing you to see how much and how you can save. Your cell phone can therefore become an indispensable aid for your wallet.

La app Appliances, for example, which allows you to easily and conveniently monitor your home's energy consumption. Freely downloadable, it helps you keep electricity costs under control.
But technology also comes to our aid with a small, easy to use and very useful device: it's called Smappee – Energy Monitor, and allows to have a real-time overview of household appliance consumption at home with a quick tap on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod. Also essential for home automation, it allows you to monitor all your home's energy consumption in just a few clicks. This allows you to adjust your energy usage and implement good energy efficiency practices.

HOW TO SAVE MONEY WITH HOME APPLIANCES

For every household appliance, there are small but very important tricks to save on electricity consumption. Let's take the case of the forno, an extremely energy-hungry appliance, also due to the sometimes inappropriate use we make of it. Yet, two precautions, among others, are sufficient: do not open the door while it is in use, and turn it off early when cooking is finished. For the refrigerator, however, it is important to regulate the temperature well, not to overfill it, and not to put hot foods inside. With the iron The way in which clothes are hung out is also fundamental for consumption purposes.

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