How to save energy for the gas emergency plan
When the cost of gas rises or consumption levels are even reduced, you should start saving. There are a few simple things you can do every day:
In the bathroom the greatest savings potential lies in showering. A water-saving shower head reduces water consumption by 40 to 50 percent – so less water has to be heated. You should also make sure to turn off the water while soaping. Shorter showers and a lower water temperature also reduce the gas bill. For example, if you shower at 37 instead of 40 degrees Celsius, you save ten percent of the energy. With a water heater you can set the target temperature directly without having to add cold water. Washing your hands and brushing your teeth with cold water is also easy on the wallet.
In the kitchen There is a persistent belief that a kettle is more energy efficient than heating it in a pot. However, this only applies to water volumes of less than 1.5 liters; moreover, there is too much heat loss, since the water still has to heat up the relatively larger pot. There is often potential for savings in the fridge if you increase the temperature slightly. You can also prevent loss of cooling by checking the seals.
Let’s get to the point Heat. One obvious measure is to accept a lower room temperature. You can also do this cleverly by only heating the rooms at the times you are in them. For bedrooms, for example, the optimum temperature for falling asleep is 18 degrees, so you don’t actually need to heat that much even on cold winter nights. thermostats can help with precise and forward-looking heating planning and thus save money. Unobstructed radiators, regular bleeding and checking the pressure of the heating system increase overall heating efficiency. Good seals on windows and doors protect against heat loss. However, the temperature should not fall below 16 degreesotherwise there is a risk of moisture on the walls and the associated mold growth.
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