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Simple tricks to save on the electricity bill if you go on vacation

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With the entry into force of the new electricity bill, saving is more important than ever, so it is convenient to take into account a series of practical tips if you go on vacation this summer.

The measures to be adopted depend to a great extent on the time you are going to be away . If it is a weekend getaway, you can disconnect the router and the television so as not to leave them on stand-by and prevent them from consuming energy.

Now, if the holidays are longer, after three weeks, you can turn off the electric water heater or raise the temperature of the refrigerator a little because, by not opening the door, it will not affect the products that are stored.

Unplug the refrigerator

If you go on vacation for five or seven days it is not worth it, but if you are going to be away for three weeks or more, disconnecting the refrigerator is the best option . You simply have to empty it, turn it off and leave it with the door open until you return.

If you do not want to disconnect the refrigerator, we recommend that you control the temperature to save . The ideal is to have it at six degrees so that the food is preserved in perfect condition. Although it seems insignificant, setting the temperature to four or six degrees there is a significant difference in energy efficiency.

Turn off the electric boiler

If you have an electric water heater at home, you already know that it is one of the most expensive appliances, to the point that it can account for 25% of the total electricity consumption of a home . If you are traveling, why are you going to keep it on? It does not make sense that the thermos is connected to the electrical network to have hot water if you are not going to use it.

Do not use the stand by

Regardless of the time you are going to spend outside, one of the main tips to save on the electricity bill is not to use the stand by . Even if you do not use them, there are many devices that continue to consume energy, such as the television or the WIFI router. Unplug them!

Deactivate the electrical panel

And finally, the definitive solution if you want to save completely: completely disconnect the electricity supply . You can save 10% on consumption compared to not doing it.

Now you can start putting these tips into practice to save on your electricity bill while on vacation !

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