For a less burdensome bill, small tricks are enough. We are often aware of this but habits can play tricks.
Summer is (unfortunately) not just vacation time. During the hottest months, inevitably, domestic consumption also rises, especially electricity and water. Use of air conditioners, more frequent showers and even hand washing, both to freshen up and for the Covid emergency. All habits that, in some way, they raise the level of consumption and most importantly, the cost of the bills at the end of the month. Costs that further increase when using appliances that are not new or in any case not belonging to the best energy classes.
In any case, waste is not necessarily automatic. There are small tricks that can lead a consumer to reduce consumption and to being faced with a less burdensome bill, net of all increases due to greater use. Five tips may be enough to avoid having to make an outlay of those destined to remain etched in the memory at the end of the month.
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Energy waste: tips for a lighter bill
The boiler temperature is one of those aspects that we tend to consider little or not at all. Yet, lowering the heating temperature by one or two degrees is the first step to reduce the burden on the bill. An intelligent thermostat, in this case, can be a boon, also because the most modern devices can be activated and regulated even remotely, via telephone.. As for the water, on the other hand, keeping an eye on consumption could also lead us to find malfunctions. For example, leaks: a faucet that drips or leaks water inconspicuously could cause astronomical waste (up to 35,000 liters of water in a year). Without forgetting small tricks such as turning off the water while soaping or washing the dishes in a basin rather than letting it flow.
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Connected devices also contribute to consumption. Avoiding keeping them on stand-by is a good solution, perhaps turning them off completely if you are not using them. Multiple sockets could help eliminate the consumption of different devices by simply turning off a button. Replacing light bulbs is another essential aspect: low-consumption models, such as LED lighting, are definitely recommended for a lighter bill. Consumption would be reduced by as much as 5 times compared to a normal light bulb. Last but not least, the comparison between the various offers of the free market. Comparison is a prudent and intelligent tool. We may find that some operators allow access to utilities at a lower price but at equal quality. Dual Fuel deals (same carrier for multiple utilities) is often a wise move.
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