The appliances that consume the most energy in the home are the air conditioner and the refrigerator.
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MEXICO CITY.-During this hot season, the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) called on its users to use electricity efficiently and responsibly. This practice not only helps reduce energy consumption and the risk of fire, but also helps reduce the risk of fire. cost of the invoicebut also contributes to environmental protection.
Air conditioning: A high energy consumer
One of the appliances that consumes the most energy in the home is the air conditioner. To minimise its energy consumption, it is important to install it in a suitable place, away from heat sources such as lamps or the stove, and protect it from direct sunlight. In addition, it is recommended to set the thermostat to 25°C. Each degree below this temperature can increase energy consumption by 4% to 6%. Rooms with poor thermal insulation force the air conditioner to work harder, which increases its consumption.
Recommendations to reduce energy consumption
For those who want to save more energy, the CFE suggests taking advantage of the heat of the environment to dry clothes outdoors, thus avoiding the use of the dryeranother appliance that can increase energy consumption. Replacing traditional light bulbs with LED lamps is a great way to reduce consumption, as LEDs can save more than 80% of energy compared to incandescent bulbs and have a lifespan of more than 10,000 hours.
It is equally important to take advantage of natural light during the day. Placing work and study areas near windows can reduce the need for artificial lighting. In addition, it is recommended turn off lights and unplug appliances that are not in use to avoid unnecessary energy consumption.
Refrigerator: Another big consumer of electricity
The refrigerator is another major consumer of electricity in the home. The temperature should be set according to the manufacturer’s instructions, as for every degree colder, energy consumption increases by 5%. In addition, it is essential to place refrigerators away from heat sources such as stoves, ovens or windows, as proximity to these sources can increase the demand for energy.
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Impact on the bill and the environment
It is important to remember that any electrical appliance turned on, no matter how small, contributes to total energy consumption. According to the tariff scheme in force in Mexico, those who consume less energy pay less. Therefore, with simple actions such as those mentioned, the home can be prevented from entering the tariff High Consumption Domestic, which increases billing costs.
How much energy do household appliances consume?
To better understand how energy consumption is distributed in the home, the following table shows the estimated annual consumption of some of the most common household appliances:
- LED spotlight: 14.4 kWh per year
- Vacuum cleaner: 162 kWh per year
- Television: 234 kWh per year
- Hair dryer: 86.4 kWh per year
- Fridge: 1152 kWh per year
- Blender: 10.5 kWh per year
- Coffee maker: 102 kWh per year
- Clothes dryer: 487.68 kWh per year
- Air conditioning (1 ton): 4536 kWh per year
- Microwave oven: 216 kWh per year
- Dishwasher: 1274.4 kWh per year
- Computer: 86.4 kWh per year
- Equipment on standby: 172.8 kWh per year
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