Energy bills can quickly weigh heavily on families' budgets. And you don't have to live in an energy colander to pay for it. Because if heating represents 27.6% of household electrical uses, the remaining 72.4% goes into the supply of all the other appliances and lights in the house, according to the French Environment and Energy Management Agency. energy (Ademe).
Home appliances in the viewfinder
Between the cooking and washing equipment and all the small appliances going from the vacuum cleaner to the coffee maker, all of the household appliances in a home alone concentrates some 38.4% of the electrical uses of the French according to ADEME.
When replacing a defective device, the first reflex must therefore be to invest in more efficient models. Opting for induction hobs, for example, saves electricity by around 25% compared to conventional hobs, while an oven combined with a microwave reduces consumption by 66 to 75% electric. We can also check the energy label of products to favor the best classified. The models marked “A +++” thus consume 20 to 50% less energy than those classified “A +”. If their purchase price is higher, the consumer can find their way quickly on their monthly bill.
In use, you should not hesitate to use the “Eco” programs of your dishwasher and washing machine. By washing your clothes at 40 ° C instead of 60 ° C, you can save up to 25% of energy. Just like by unplugging small household robots, when they are not in use, because they continue to pump electricity even when in standby.
Beware of excessive multimedia
The French are crazy about screens. However, the larger and more efficient they are, the more they consume. For example, over the life of a television, the electricity bill can vary from less than 50 euros for a small, economical television, to more than 120 euros for a model of more than 110 centimeters.
Not to mention that the proliferation of these devices in all rooms of the house can quickly swell the bill. ADEME estimates that a family very fond of multimedia consumes around 700 kWh / year, compared with only 400 kWh / year for a poorly equipped household. Perhaps it would be time to question the real usefulness of this over-equipment? And even if it means having fun with a new flat screen, it is better, here again, to check your energy label.
As for the computers of the whole household, they must be disconnected when not in use and their screen turned off. As a reminder, putting all of its devices on standby saves up to 10% of the electricity bill, while preserving the equipment.
Manage your thermostat
In winter, we tend to increase the temperature. Except that each additional degree is equivalent to an increase of 7% on the invoice. It is therefore better to trust the health recommendations which recommend a temperature of 19 to 20 ° C in the living rooms and 18 ° C in the bedrooms.
Also remember that in addition to saving water, a quick shower instead of a bath greatly reduces the consumption of hot water. In the case of fireplaces with an electric balloon, the difference is anything but negligible.
The worst students also tend to turn their air conditioning on at high speed as soon as the weather arrives. However, this device is also energy intensive. Simple gestures are then enough to reduce its use, such as closing the shutters and blinds during hot weather and keeping the windows closed during the day to reopen them at night.
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