One of the biggest concerns in homes in Spain and any other country, is the electricity bill. Over the years, we have specialized in the different types of energy efficiency and energy consumption of our household appliances, seeking to choose those with the lowest impact on the environment and most suitable for saving electricity. Studies have shown that we can save not only on the choice of electrical appliances and their consumption, but in the use we make of them. The case of the washing machine is universal, and it is one of the most consuming. The study explains that the vast majority tend to close the door of the washing machine once it has been used.
Because this practice is not beneficial for the washing machine, since we are not letting the drum be aerated. What can happen? The humidity of the operation of the washing machine does not receive air, so it remains in the sealing rubber of the door, generating mold. According to the study, faulty washing machines can increase their energy consumption by around 10-15%! That is why, although we choose the best brands and energy efficiency, we also have to make good use of our appliances, otherwise they will end up reflecting it in our electricity bills.
Energy efficiency
This term refers to the ability to perform an activity with as little energy as possible. The point is that a product can perform its function optimally with a lower amount of energy, obtaining the same results if it does so with more energy. This energy optimization aims to reduce costs without sacrificing product quality or performance. It can be applied both to the transport sector and to the domestic or industrial sector.
How to choose energy consumption in households?
Concern about the amount on the electricity bill is a global concern. Households try to reduce their energy consumption in various ways; turning off lights when not needed, unplugging televisions and other appliances when not being used, and also choosing those appliances that have a low consumption certification. The classification by consumption is as follows:
- A+++ less than 25%.
- A++: less than 30%.
- A+: between 30% and 40%.
- A: between 40% and 55%.
- B: between 55% and 75%.
- C: between 75% and 90%.
- D: between 90% and 100%.
It should be noted that at lower percentage of energy consumption, we also tend to find higher prices. However, it can be viewed as an initial inversion, since smaller amounts will then be reflected in our invoices.
Can I reduce the energy consumption in my home?
The answer is yes! There are small gestures that do not require any effort on our part and that can ensure a lower energy consumption. In particular, there is one that we can practice to reduce the consumption of our washing machines. How many people, once they have finished using the washing machine, close the door to it? Because without being aware, we are causing our washing machine to consume even more. Why does this happen?
When closing the washing machine we are preventing the drum from aerating, making the moisture stay in the sealing rubber, generating mold. A washing machine with damaged parts or mold does not work as effectively. Experts explain that energy consumption can increase by 10%-15%. Do you know how much this increases your bill? It is between € 80 and € 120 per year.
Recommendations
Experts recommend leaving the washing machine door open for a few hours to facilitate drying. The correct use and maintenance of household appliances is essential to keep energy consumption within acceptable limits, as well as avoiding breakage or the need for repair of household appliances, which has a substantially high cost.
