Electricity is an indispensable resource in daily home life: it allows us to preserve food, maintain communication and control the temperature of the environment. However, its consumption entails both an economic cost and an environmental impact, which is why it is key to prevent waste through simple habits, such as turning off lights that are not used, making sure to close doors and refrigerators properly, or reducing the time spent in the shower.
In this sense, the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) warns that The refrigerator is one of the appliances that consumes the most energy in a home, so programming and using it properly can translate into significant savings on your electricity bill.
According to the CFE, More conscious use of energy can represent a reduction of up to 35% in domestic electricity consumptionespecially when it comes to appliances that remain on 24 hours a day, such as refrigerators.
In order to promote the responsible use of electrical energy, the institution shares a series of recommendations so that users can optimize the operation of their refrigeration equipment without sacrificing its performance.
How to efficiently use the refrigerator to save energy?
To get the most out of these recommendations, The CFE suggests starting by locating the refrigerator away from heat sources such as stoves, ovens or direct sunlight, in addition to leave at least 10 centimeters of space between the back of the equipment and the wall to ensure adequate ventilation.
It also recommends keeping the condenser coils clean and checking that the door sealing is in good condition, since an escape of cold air forces the motor to work more intensely and, therefore, consume more energy.
Another key point is set the refrigerator temperature at a midpoint: The ideal is to keep it between 3 °C and 5 °C, and the freezer around -18 °C. If it is too cold, consumption increases; If it is too warm, the preservation of the food is compromised. In addition, It is advisable to introduce the food once it has reached room temperature.since placing hot products makes the equipment need more energy to recover the cooling level.
Furthermore, it is recommended avoid opening the refrigerator door frequently or keeping it overloadedso that cold air can circulate freely inside. Finally, the CFE promotes the replacement of old equipment with models with greater energy efficiency, which, although requiring an initial investment, considerably reduce monthly electricity costs.
Applying these habits not only represents an economic benefit for families, but also a contribution to caring for the environment by reducing electricity consumption in homes.
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