With the arrival of cold weather and the increase in the cost of living, many families are beginning to prepare to face another winter of high expenses. The need to keep homes warm and provide daily comfort causes energy consumption to soar, inevitably reflecting on bills at the end of the month. At a time when every euro counts, understanding how small gestures can alleviate the electricity bill becomes essential to balance the family budget.
In many kitchens, it is not the refrigerator or the dishwasher that are most surprising in terms of consumption. Two discreet appliances may be wasting energy even when turned off: the microwave and the coffee machine.
According to the Spanish digital newspaper HuffPost, it is consumption in standby mode that makes the bill more expensive, with a practical impact on families, especially in the cold months.
Microwave and coffee machine: plugged in, running out
According to the same source, the microwave is often underestimated in consumption when it is apparently inactive. Unplugging from the socket when not in use reduces unnecessary expense and can extend the ‘useful life’ of the equipment.
The coffee machine follows the same pattern. Many models stay on all day for convenience. Even just preparing a cup of coffee in the morning, the appliance can continue to consume energy for hours, increasing your electricity bill.
How to reduce consumption
The solution is simple: unplug these devices between uses. A plug with a switch or a ruler with a button makes the process easier. Reviewing settings and deactivating functions that keep the water or plate warm when they are not necessary helps to cut consumption.
Unlike these two, there are household appliances that need to always be turned on, such as the refrigerator. For the rest, it’s worth getting into the habit of cutting off the power when not in use.
Expected result
With these measures, the objective is to reduce invisible consumption, have greater control over the bill and enhance the ‘useful life’ of the equipment. According to , these simple gestures can make a difference at the end of the month.
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