We’re all doing it at home, and it’s driving up our bills: How to avoid phantom spending

As technology advances, almost every house has more and more electronic devices connected to the electrical current.In this case, it is necessary to understand the different methods Save energy and reduce costs.

One of the easiest and most useful ways to save is to avoid so-called “savings.” “Phantom Consumption”which represents the most 10% of total spend caused by the misuse of our electronic devices.he phantom consumption This term is used to refer to expenses incurred by household appliances, even when not in use. Many devices are off or on standby we plug it in For a few hours, not realizing that this creates a lot of electricity costs. This is the case for stereo equipment, televisions, air conditioners, microwave ovens, telephones and computers.they both consume energy silent mode and make an impact Electric bill.

One of the best steps you can take is to Unplug all electrical appliances unused.In that sense, a good idea is to plug them all into one same connection network so that when it closes All devices do this simultaneously.You can also use Voltage Regulatorwhich also protects the device from supply irregularities.

What appliances consume more electricity

These are some of the devices with the highest consumption.

• computer (Desktop or Notebook): Can draw 8.9 volts.

• Music equipment: Draws 8.4 volts when off.

• air conditioner: Draws almost 1 watt when off and plugged in.

• television: It’s 2.88 volts, but it’s plugged in.

• mobile phone charger: When it remains connected and not charging, it draws 0.26 volts.

• printer: Turning off and on consumes 5 volts per hour.

• Modem or Router: Consume 1.37 volts when off and on.

• scanner: If left plugged in when not in use, draws 2.48 volts.

how to save gas

Gas consumption also has certain tricks that allow you to save.Nearly half of household energy consumption in winter comes from heating.The daytime temperature must be controlled at 19 degrees and 21 degrees and the nights in between 15 and 17C. Each higher degree increases consumption by at least 7%.Likewise, according to Metrogas, keeping the hot water tank or stove light on is approximately equivalent to 5% of total natural gas consumption in Argentina.