With this in mind, Selectra presents seven tips that can help you reduce your expenses this Easter. Take note:<\/p>\n
1. Control the temperature in your home<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cProviding a comfortable environment doesn't mean having to turn on the heating to values similar to those of a summer's day! In other words, an average temperature of 20\u00baC should be more than enough to guarantee pleasant air, especially if there are no air leaks in the area you want to heat.\u201d<\/p>\n 2. Limit the consumption of electronic devices<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cEaster is characterized by moments of family togetherness, right? Then continue this tradition and put your electronic devices away for the day. As well as being an opportunity to socialize with your loved ones, it's also an excellent way to save energy!\u201d<\/p>\n 3. Favor natural lighting<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cIf the day allows it, open the curtains in your home and let the sun illuminate your interior. It's not uncommon for us to turn on the lights before dark without even considering it, but in fact, for activities that don't require a lot of eye strain, natural lighting is perfectly capable of fulfilling this function. And now that we've recently entered daylight saving time, the opportunities to save energy are even greater!\u201d<\/p>\n 4. Make toilet flushing more efficient<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cIf you're expecting visitors these days, it's likely that the number of flushes from your toilet will skyrocket. But did you know that the simple act of filling a bottle with water and placing it in the tank can considerably increase its energy efficiency? What's more, it also has the advantage of reducing the amount of water that is released with each flush.\u201d<\/p>\n 5. Pay attention to the pans you use<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cEvery pot has its place on the stove! Or, to put it another way, small pans go on the smallest burners and larger ones on the top. This is because if you use a pan that doesn't fit the size of the stove, a lot of energy is wasted, and it doesn't even help the food to cook faster.\u201d<\/p>\n 6. Turning the stove on full blast doesn't help it cook faster<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cWhen you're late cooking lunch, is your first instinct to turn the stove on full blast? Well, that doesn't automatically speed up the process! The best way to ensure you have lunch ready on time for your family is to cut the food into smaller pieces and cover the pot while you're cooking. This saves not only time but also energy!\u201d<\/p>\n 7. Leave the washing up to the dishwasher!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cAfter lunch, it's natural for someone to offer to do the dishes, but it's best to kindly decline this offer, as using the machine is considerably cheaper and uses far fewer resources. However, for this appliance to be fully efficient, it must be used at its maximum capacity and preferably on an 'eco' program that can reduce electricity consumption by up to 45%.\u201d<\/p>\n