Follow these simple tips to be more efficient and save money on your bills
Energy efficiency tips
Let’s reduce your domestic energy consumption together
Heating
- Keep the temperature between 19ºC and 21ºC during the day and between 15ºC and 17ºC at night
- Lower the blinds at night to prevent heat from escaping.
- Insulate windows well: you can save between 20% and 30% on heating costs.
- Do not hide radiators with furniture or behind curtains.
- Turn off the heating when you ventilate and take advantage of the sunniest moments: 10 minutes a day is enough!
- Bleed your radiators regularly to ensure they work optimally.
- Do not dry clothes on radiators.
- Use carpets to improve the thermal sensation of the rooms.
Cooking
- Only use the water you need: the more water you use, the more heat you need to heat it up!
- Use containers with the diffuser bottom slightly wider than the top opening.
- Open the oven only if necessary: Did you know that you lose 25% of the accumulated energy every time you open the oven door?
- Use the microwave and save 60-70% of your energy
- Pressure cookers save you time and up to 80% of energy
Hot water
- Install perlators on taps.
- Adjust the hot water temperature to between 30ºC and 35ºC.
- If you have a boiler or hot water heater, adjust the hot water tap temperature to about 35ºC.
- Turn off the tap while soaping. Doing this will save 10 litres of water per minute.
- Efficient showers should last no more than 5 minutes, with the water no hotter than 30ºC
Energy consumption in your home
Heating
This accounts for 41% of the energy you consume
Hot water
This accounts for 26% of the energy you consume
Electrical appliances
This accounts for 12% of the energy you consume
Cooking
This accounts for 11% of the energy you consume
Energy-saving tips for your appliances
How to save natural gas
Discover Nedgia’s tips on how to save natural gas in your home. Control your energy costs by making good use of natural gas and keeping your installation in good condition.
Put your installation in the hands of professionals
Only an authorised installation company may carry out or modify a gas installation. If you find any anomaly in the appliances or in the natural gas installation, call the technical service of the appliance manufacturer or an authorised installation company to correct it as soon as possible.
Pay attention to your installation
Good flame condition (stable and blue) shows good combustion. Prevent the hobs from going out while cooking. If the smoke from the flame stains the pans, contact the appliance manufacturer’s technical service, as this is a sign of poor combustion. Keep an eye on the condition of the flexible hoses of the appliances and ask the installers to install high-safety hoses that comply with current regulations.
Keep the installation up to date
According to current regulations, you are responsible for the maintenance of the installation and for the proper use of the installation and gas appliances. The distribution company must carry out a periodic inspection of the gas installations and the user must provide access for this to be carried out. Find out what periodic inspections consist of in more detail.
Maintain adequate ventilation
The ventilation grilles must be in perfect condition. Do not obstruct them under any circumstances. If you glaze the terrace, don’t forget to tell the workers that they have to open the vents. The flue pipe is essential for the proper functioning of the equipment. Have it installed by a specialist, following the regulations.
In prolonged absences
If you have to be away for a long period of time (more than two days) close the gas shut-off valve in your house.
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