7 actions to reduce energy consumption when children are on vacation

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When the kids are at home on vacation, the energy consumption increases. Therefore, in this article we want to give you a few tips to reduce the household’s energy consumption and prevent the domestic economy from suffering at the end of the month.

Tips to reduce energy consumption with children on vacation

A great way to reduce energy consumption, with or without children on vacation, is to count on a firm like Toldos Guardamar. The installation of a solar protection system in the windows or terrace of home will make the temperature of the interior of the house cooler when there are days of plenty of sun, which will avoid having the air conditioning on.

We know that children sometimes take time to decide to do things. If they go to the fridge for a piece of fruit, water, a juice, yogurt or anything else, it is important to tell them to think what they want before, open the door, take it and close it. In this way the temperature will be maintained and energy is saved.

Television is one of the devices that consume most electricity from home. Enjoying outings with children, spending an afternoon in the garden or playing board games is a great way to avoid being all day in front of the television and to reinforce the bonds of union between the whole family.

Another household appliance that wastes a lot of energy is the dishwasher. The recommendation is to use short programs, always at full load and to schedule the washings with cold water.

The same happens with the washing machine, which can consume up to 11.8% of the monthly electricity of a house. We must fill it to the maximum (but not overload it to avoid damaging the engine and prevent breakdowns) program it with short cycle washes and use cold water.