Confinement caused by health alert energy consumption in homes has skyrocketed. We have been locked up at home for weeks, watching series, movies, playing the console, making video calls, with the oven on at all hours to make biscuits and cookies to make rich and instagrammable breakfasts … and that, it will show on the bill definitely.
To try to reduce as much as possible this increase in the electricity and water bill We have talked to Miele appliance brand experts for some tips and tricks to reduce energy consumption these days, but also for the future to contribute to sustainability and reduce our energy footprint.
- To start, the first thing we have to do is study the type of rate we have. If we have a rate that sets us cheaper stretches when it comes to consuming electricity, we should try to concentrate spending on that time slot, putting the washing machine, dishwasher or oven at those times whenever we can. To achieve this, you can get smart plugs controlled through the mobile phone. And to be aware of what household appliances spend, It never hurts to get hold of a power meter plug like this that we have seen on Amazon.
MoKo WiFi Smart Plug, 16A Wireless Smart Mini Power Plug Switch Socket Works with Alexa Echo Google Home, App Remote Control and Timer Function, No Hub Required
Gafild Power Meter Current Consumption Meter ， Energy Cost Meter Meter with LCD Display ， Overload Protection ， 3680W
- The Fridge It is one of the household appliances with the most consumption in the entire home. Not surprisingly, they are operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To try to spend less, in addition to adapting the refrigeration to the food we have inside, it is important to open the door as few times as possible. For example, when we go to cook, it is important to think about what ingredients we are going to use, so we can take them out of the fridge all at once and not have to open the fridge several times (something that modifies the interior temperature and requires a lot of consumption by the device to retrieve it).
Combi fridge Miele KFN 29233 D BB No Frost
- Miele experts also advise us to use a function that allows lower the refrigerator temperature temporarily. Performing this little gesture before making the purchase, activating the option, avoids excess energy loss by refilling it with the purchased products. And if you want to know the interior temperature of the refrigerator or freezer to regulate it better, there are thermometers for refrigerators on the market.
EUGO Waterproof Digital Refrigerator Thermometer Refrigerator, Digital Fridge Refrigerator Freezer
- If we talk about washing machines and dishwashersIn addition to always filling them to make the most of the washing, it is important that they have an automatic program. These types of programs are designed to adjust the water and energy to the load that is being washed at all times.
- In the case of the dishwasher, a error very common: rinse dishes or glassware before loading. This rinse consumes an extra water that is not necessary, since the dishwasher must be able to remove the dirt by itself and, also, when we remove the stains or greases, we are making the detergent less effective. Really, it is enough to eliminate the food remains that can obstruct the water outlet of the appliance.
- On the other hand, use the dishwasher for clean items like campaign filters extractors or refrigerator drawers and even some children’s toys (packed in a suitable bag) also save water, energy, and much more efficient cleaning and disinfection.
- In the specific case of washing machine it is important to note that the spinning should be done at full power as the garment’s label allows, so that it does not deteriorate, but is as dry as possible before putting it in the dryer (thus reducing the energy it uses) or laying it in spaces in the house where humidity can reduce the temperature set in the heating.
- It is also important to dose the amount of detergent used both in the washing machine as in the dishwasher. We tend to put more than the bill, and this means more consumption of hot water for rinsing, in addition to the use and expense of a product that is not necessary.
- The ovens are working more than ever in many homess. Fortunately, many ovens today allow you to cook several dishes at once. In the case of Miele, through its hot air plus
,You can even mix savory dishes and desserts without mixing odors or flavors. Again a little planning helps not only to reduce energy, but also to optimize time.
- If this option is not available, you can also take advantage of the fact that the oven is on and hot to cook several recipes one after the other. In addition, taking advantage of the residual heat of many ovens to finish cooking having extinguished the fire is another solution to consume less.
- Unplug appliances when not in use. All have a small power consumption when we have them on standby. Turn off televisions, computers, printers, or music chains completely when you are not using them. For this purpose, the power strips are extremely useful, since you can unplug several appliances at the same time.
BESTEK 4-Outlet Power Strip with Single Switch and 2000J Surge Protection, Wall Mount, 4000W / 16A, 1.8m Cable, Black
- And to dig, to save water it is also completely necessary turn off the tap while brushing our teeth or washing our hands. In this sense, and although you have to wash your hands frequently to stop the expansion of the COVID-19, you do not need to have the tap open while we thoroughly wash our hands with soap. Pressure reducers to put on the taps will also help us reduce water consumption at home.
KWODE 12 pieces Eco-Friendly Water Atomizer with External Thread Atomizer Filter Kitchen / Bathroom Faucet, Detachable Aerator for Kitchen Faucets-24mm
If we implement all these measures, we will surely reduce energy consumption at home, save on bills, and incidentally, have a slightly more sustainable house with a lower environmental footprint.
More information | Miele
Confinement caused by health alert energy consumption in homes has skyrocketed. We have been locked up at home for weeks, watching series, movies, playing the console, making video calls, with the oven on at all hours to make biscuits and cookies to make rich and instagrammable breakfasts … and that, it will show on the bill definitely.
To try to reduce as much as possible this increase in the electricity and water bill We have talked to Miele appliance brand experts for some tips and tricks to reduce energy consumption these days, but also for the future to contribute to sustainability and reduce our energy footprint.
- To start, the first thing we have to do is study the type of rate we have. If we have a rate that sets us cheaper stretches when it comes to consuming electricity, we should try to concentrate spending on that time slot, putting the washing machine, dishwasher or oven at those times whenever we can. To achieve this, you can get smart plugs controlled through the mobile phone. And to be aware of what household appliances spend, It never hurts to get hold of a power meter plug like this that we have seen on Amazon.
MoKo WiFi Smart Plug, 16A Wireless Smart Mini Power Plug Switch Socket Works with Alexa Echo Google Home, App Remote Control and Timer Function, No Hub Required
Gafild Power Meter Current Consumption Meter ， Energy Cost Meter Meter with LCD Display ， Overload Protection ， 3680W
- The Fridge It is one of the household appliances with the most consumption in the entire home. Not surprisingly, they are operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To try to spend less, in addition to adapting the refrigeration to the food we have inside, it is important to open the door as few times as possible. For example, when we go to cook, it is important to think about what ingredients we are going to use, so we can take them out of the fridge all at once and not have to open the fridge several times (something that modifies the interior temperature and requires a lot of consumption by the device to retrieve it).
Combi fridge Miele KFN 29233 D BB No Frost
- Miele experts also advise us to use a function that allows lower the refrigerator temperature temporarily. Performing this little gesture before making the purchase, activating the option, avoids excess energy loss by refilling it with the purchased products. And if you want to know the interior temperature of the refrigerator or freezer to regulate it better, there are thermometers for refrigerators on the market.
EUGO Waterproof Digital Refrigerator Thermometer Refrigerator, Digital Fridge Refrigerator Freezer
- If we talk about washing machines and dishwashersIn addition to always filling them to make the most of the washing, it is important that they have an automatic program. These types of programs are designed to adjust the water and energy to the load that is being washed at all times.
- In the case of the dishwasher, a error very common: rinse dishes or glassware before loading. This rinse consumes an extra water that is not necessary, since the dishwasher must be able to remove the dirt by itself and, also, when we remove the stains or greases, we are making the detergent less effective. Really, it is enough to eliminate the food remains that can obstruct the water outlet of the appliance.
- On the other hand, use the dishwasher for clean items like campaign filters extractors or refrigerator drawers and even some children’s toys (packed in a suitable bag) also save water, energy, and much more efficient cleaning and disinfection.
- In the specific case of washing machine it is important to note that the spinning should be done at full power as the garment’s label allows, so that it does not deteriorate, but is as dry as possible before putting it in the dryer (thus reducing the energy it uses) or laying it in spaces in the house where humidity can reduce the temperature set in the heating.
- It is also important to dose the amount of detergent used both in the washing machine as in the dishwasher. We tend to put more than the bill, and this means more consumption of hot water for rinsing, in addition to the use and expense of a product that is not necessary.
- The ovens are working more than ever in many homess. Fortunately, many ovens today allow you to cook several dishes at once. In the case of Miele, through its hot air plus
,You can even mix savory dishes and desserts without mixing odors or flavors. Again a little planning helps not only to reduce energy, but also to optimize time.
- If this option is not available, you can also take advantage of the fact that the oven is on and hot to cook several recipes one after the other. In addition, taking advantage of the residual heat of many ovens to finish cooking having extinguished the fire is another solution to consume less.
- Unplug appliances when not in use. All have a small power consumption when we have them on standby. Turn off televisions, computers, printers, or music chains completely when you are not using them. For this purpose, the power strips are extremely useful, since you can unplug several appliances at the same time.
BESTEK 4-Outlet Power Strip with Single Switch and 2000J Surge Protection, Wall Mount, 4000W / 16A, 1.8m Cable, Black
- And to dig, to save water it is also completely necessary turn off the tap while brushing our teeth or washing our hands. In this sense, and although you have to wash your hands frequently to stop the expansion of the COVID-19, you do not need to have the tap open while we thoroughly wash our hands with soap. Pressure reducers to put on the taps will also help us reduce water consumption at home.
KWODE 12 pieces Eco-Friendly Water Atomizer with External Thread Atomizer Filter Kitchen / Bathroom Faucet, Detachable Aerator for Kitchen Faucets-24mm
If we implement all these measures, we will surely reduce energy consumption at home, save on bills, and incidentally, have a slightly more sustainable house with a lower environmental footprint.
More information | Miele
