FROMWith rising prices, in particular energy prices, electricity bills become “heavier” at the end of the month – this is normal. To reduce it, it is important to reduce consumption, and for this it may be important to know which appliances spend more.
“Frequent use of the washing machine at high temperatures, use of intensive dishwashing programs, or frequent use of the oven, such as using the grill, can lead to a sharp increase in energy consumption,” says the expert. DECO Protests.
According to the consumer protection organization, These are the five appliances that consume the most energy:
- electric portable heater2000 W, which consumes 480 kWh per year when used four hours a day, 60 days a year;
- Fridgewhich consumes an average of 240 kWh per year;
- laundry dryer it’s from to wash clothes (which consume, respectively, 155 kWh and 135 kWh of energy per year, both with three weekly wash cycles, provided that the dryer is used only during the winter months);
- dishwasherswhich consume 167 kWh of energy per year, also considering three cycles per week.
DECO Proteste recommends: “When choosing new equipment, look at the energy label to compare the energy consumption of appliances in the same category and choose the most efficient one“.
“Before you buy, check out our tests on comparators and simulators. Thus, you can see the performance of each piece of equipment, real energy consumption and prices in stores, ”the organizations add.
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