On June 1, the new electricity bill came into force, based on three time slots. Taking into account that we cannot always put the washing machine in which the price of light is cheaper, it is convenient to know a few tricks to save as much as possible with the use of this appliance. The truth is that it is much easier than it seems, and it is enough to have a few things clear.
The first and most important thing is to choose a good washing machine . The most efficient ones are more expensive, but in the long term they pay off, a lot. In addition, we must take into account the number of people at home. If we live with two people, a washing machine with a load of five kilos is enough, while for a family we need a seven or nine kilos.
Drum
Sometimes, because we don’t have to put more than one washing machine, we fill the drum to the top, and it’s a big mistake. Each manufacturer indicates the maximum capacity of the washing machine, but it is difficult to quantify when putting the clothes in. There should be a half inch of space between the laundry and the “ceiling” of the drum . Otherwise, the clothes will not be clean.
Cold water
Heating the water in the washing machine accounts for up to 85% of its electricity consumption . So why not avoid it? If the clothes are not too dirty, it is best to opt for cold water. And, if there is a garment that has a stain, before putting it in the washing machine it is advisable to apply a little stain remover in the area.
Short programs
Fortunately, today’s washing machines offer us a wide range of functions. If your everyday clothes are not dirty, there is no point in washing them with long programs. 15 or 30 minute programs are sufficient: they are more efficient and, of course, consume much less electricity.
Detergent
We tend to believe that using more detergent than necessary is a good idea to make clothes cleaner. But it really is not so. What’s more, the only thing we are going to achieve is to obstruct the washing machine .
Cleaning
The washing machine is an appliance that requires periodic cleaning to function at full capacity . The ideal is to clean it once a month, paying special attention to the filter, especially if we live in an area where the water has a lot of lime. Lime, in addition to damaging the washing machine, can also increase consumption.
These are the best tricks to save with the washing machine !
