How to save energy with your TV

ENERGY SAVING TELEVISION

We are big consumers of television programs, but we waste a lot of electricity, which we then pay for in the bill, with the mistakes made in the use of the televisionThere are a few essential things that matter and can make a difference: from the type of appliance we choose (especially its energy class), to its size, and where we place it. Technology also matters: a plasma TV, for example, consumes more than a flat-screen TV. And even the most trivial waste can make a difference, such as activating standby, which isn't free. But it's just a useless consumption of electric energy.

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HOW TO SAVE ENERGY WITH YOUR TV

Careful considerations begin at the time of purchase: remember that purchasing an appliance with a high energy rating, starting from A++, is a significant decision, given that an estimated 30 million Italians will switch to the new digital terrestrial television. This will mean they will replace their appliances.

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HOW TO SAVE ELECTRICITY WITH YOUR TV

• The key thing is to check that the new device is compatible with the new DVB-T2 technology for the new digital terrestrial.
• Did you know that energy consumption also depends on the TV modelPlasma TVs, for example, consume more energy than LCD flat-screen TVs. Consumption also depends on the size of the screen.
• There is no need to exaggerate if there is no space. And the size of the television It should be chosen based on where we place it and the distance from the sofa where we watch TV. It's clear that a 75-inch TV translates into a double waste if we have a small living room. First waste: the purchase price. Second waste: electricity consumption.
• The correct parameters are these: if between the sofa from where you watch television there is a distance If the distance is between 2,2 and 3,3 meters, then a 55-inch TV is sufficient. If the distance is between 1,6 and 2,4 meters, then you need a 40-inch TV. Finally, between 1,2 and 1,9 meters, a 32-inch TV is more than adequate.
• As for theground clearanceThe center of the screen should be 90 centimeters from the floor. Keep this in mind if you plan to place the TV inside a bookcase or cabinet: the shelf must be set at the right height.

• We must also consider the different used technologiesLED backlighting, for example, allows savings of up to 25 percent compared to traditional fluorescent lamps.

• A great ally of waste is then the stand-byIn this case, choose models with a switch to turn off the appliance completely. Otherwise, purchase a power strip to plug in your TV and other appliances. Standby, you should know, consumes about 4 watts per hour. It's not free.

• Finally, lower the lighting of the room when you watch TV: this way you can set the TV brightness level to minimum and therefore save money.

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TIPS FOR NOT WASTING ENERGY AT HOME:

• Electricity and gas bills: learn how to read them to save money. There are four types of expenses, and only one concerns consumption.
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• Solar panels are becoming increasingly affordable. Prices are falling, efficiency is rising.