{"id":6033,"date":"2024-12-18T15:05:30","date_gmt":"2024-12-18T14:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eve.eus\/el-equipamiento-de-la-vivienda\/"},"modified":"2025-01-23T13:57:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T12:57:47","slug":"equipment-in-dwellings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eve.eus\/en\/aid-and-value-services\/value-services\/citizenship\/tips-to-save-energy\/equipment-in-dwellings\/","title":{"rendered":"Equipment in dwellings"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u00a0<\/td>\r\nIn the home<\/a><\/td>\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\r\nEquipment in dwellings<\/a><\/td>\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\r\nHousehold rubbish<\/a><\/td>\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\r\nTransport<\/a><\/td>\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\r\nOffice <\/a><\/td>\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n\r\n
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This section contains some useful tips to save energy in on a daily basis. Putting them into practice does not require much effort, and it is worthwhile being environmentally efficient and friendly.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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With light colours on walls and ceilings, you make better use of natural light and reduce the use of artificial light.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Replace incandescent and halogen lamps with low-consumption LEDs. They last longer and consume 90% less.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Look at the energy label on lamps and choose \u2018Class A\u2019 lights.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Keep lamps and shades clean; dirt reduces light levels.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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It is advisable to avoid lamps with a lot of bulbs (e.g. chandeliers).<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Buy appliances with an A+++ energy label: they will save you a lot of energy and money.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Place the fridge or the freezer in a cool, well-ventilated place away from possible heat sources: cooker, oven, sunlight, etc.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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<\/div>\r\nAdjust the thermostat on the fridge and freezer, following the manufacturer's instructions. For example, 6-8\u00baC in the fridge and between -12 and -18\u00baC in the freezer.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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De-frost the freezer before the layer of ice reaches a thickness of 4\/5 mm. You will obtain savings of up to 30%.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Never put hot food in the fridge, you will save energy by allowing it to cool outside.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Wherever possible, wash with cold water.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Spin mode consumes less energy to dry clothes than a tumble drier.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Buy a dishwasher with an A+++ energy label, to save energy and money.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Choose the dishwasher size according to your needs.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Try and fill the dishwasher before using it. For half-loads, use short or \u2018economy\u2019 programs.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Whenever you can, use economy or low-temperature programs.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Clean the dishwasher filter regularly, it will work better and save energy.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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If you need a tumble drier, buy one of \u2018Class A\u2019 or higher.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Preferably, use the spin cycle on the washing machine instead of a tumble drier.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Use the capacity of the tumble drier to the maximum and always fill it to the top.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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AWhen using a tumble drier, spin clothes in the washing machine first.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Do not mix cotton and heavy clothes in the same load when drying light clothes.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Clean the tumble drier filter on a regular basis, and inspect the ventilation hole to ensure that it is not blocked.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Use the humidity sensor of the tumble drier to avoid excessive drying of clothes.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Induction hotplates save up to 45% of energy in comparison with vitro-ceramic hobs because they heat the pot or frying pan directly instead of heating the glass.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Gas cookers: ensure that the base of the pots is slightly higher than the cooking zone to keep the flame under them.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Electric cookers: use pots\/frying pans with a thick base to ensure a more balanced temperature distribution.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Whenever you can, use super-fast pressure cookers (they lose very little steam during cooking). They consume less energy and save a lot of time.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Cover pots during cooking, to consume less energy.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Switch off electric cookers (except induction) about 5 minutes before finishing cooking, to take advantage of the residual heat.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Electric ovens have an energy label that indicates their level of efficiency.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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If you are going to buy an electric oven, ensure that it is Class A or above.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Do not open the oven unnecessarily. Every time you do this you will lose at least 20% of the energy accumulated inside.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Try and make the best use of the oven's capacity and, if possible, cook as many different foods as you can at the same time.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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It is not usually necessary to preheat the oven if you are going to cook for over 1 hour.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Switch off the oven just before finishing cooking. The residual heat will be sufficient to complete the process.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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When you are not watching TV, it is advisable to switch it off completely by pressing the ON\/OFF switch, to save up to 15% of energy.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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You can connect some equipment (TV, music system, DVD\u2026) to power strips (multiple plugs with a switch). When you switch off the power strip all the devices go off and save a considerable amount of energy.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Switch the computer off completely for long absences (more than 30 minutes).<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Buy devices with a Class A energy label; they are more efficient, and get advice from specialists.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Set the room cooling temperature at 25\u00baC. A temperature difference of more than 12\u00baC with the outside is not healthy.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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To stop a dwelling getting too hot inside, install canopies and close sun blinds and curtains.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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In summer, air the house when the outside air is cooler (early morning or at night).<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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A fan may be sufficient to keep a pleasant temperature. The movement of the air produces a sensation of lower temperature (between 3 and 5\u00baC) and fans consume very little energy.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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All air conditioning equipment should be protected from the sun and there needs to be good air circulation around it. If the condenser units are on a roof, cover them to ensure that they are in the shade.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Light colours on roofs and exterior walls reflect the sun and stop interiors heating up.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Adhesive strips can be stuck on the outside of windows to reduce the flow of heat to the interior of the dwelling.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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