5 ideas to program your appliances and spend less
We release June with the entry into force of the new regulations on how to rate electricity consumption.In this way, we will begin to see the differences with the past on the bill of this month.This new system takes into account when we put the appliances and turn on the lights, as we do in one of the three pre -established schedules: tip, plain or valley, with the highest price respectively respectively.
For that reason, to save and whenever possible, you must consume when it is cheaper: During the plane from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and from 10:00 p.m. to 00:00 hours, and during valley from 00:00 to 08:00 hours, as well as weekends and holidays.We give you some ideas to program your appliances and spend less on the time slots that suit you.
Analog timers
One way to program appliances to be activated in the lowest cost stripes is to use the programmable timers or plugs.These are analog operation devices that are usually common in many houses.
They are a classic for those who have been using them for years to light the lights of the terraces, so that the electric heater is put into operation or to program the coffee maker in the morning and wake up with the aroma of fresh coffee.
But you can also use them to program the washing machine, dryer or dishwasher.The use is very simple, since these are devices that are plugged into the wall and in which any electrical apparatus can be connected.You will only have to schedule the time on the time wheels that turn to either side, indicating when you want them to turn on and enter into operation.
This is one of the cheapest options, since you will find analog timers in the market from 4 euros.
Smart plugs
Smart plugs are a more advanced digital version of analog timers.With them you can program, turn on and off at distance the appliance to which you have it connected through an application for your mobile phone or a remote control.But another of its main advantages is that you can monitor electricity consumption.
And it is that smart plugs measure what you consume in real time, so it is possible to calculate the cost of each use of the appliance by adding the data of the price of the kilowatio hour at that time.
Smart plugs are a bit more expensive than analog programming plugs, but the price difference is not so large, since it also depends on their characteristics.Thus, you can acquire one from 10 euros, although its price is increasing according to its functionalities.
Deferred programming appliances
If you have an appliance with deferred programming you will not need to use smart plugs or analog timers.These types of devices have among their multiple functions with the possibility of programming them up to 24 hours in advance.You will even find washing machines that you can program to finish the washing cycle after having started, with a delay of between 1 and 24 hours, so that you do not dismiss and finish with the appliance on at rush hour.
In the event that you do not have deferred devices, and you agree to have to renew the washing machine or the dishwasher, it is best to be a foreseen one and choose one that includes this characteristic.
Keep in mind that its price is somewhat higher than the most common appliances.For that reason, you must review the budget you have before acquiring one.However, the same thing happens as with class A appliances.Its use causes that after a few months its acquisition compensates, because not too long later you will have recovered the investment through savings.
Wi -Fi appliances
In the market you will also find appliances with WiFi connectivity, also known as smart appliances, so that you can program them without problem.In this way, you will control your ignition through your mobile device and you can put them at valley to save electricity.Dishwasher, washing machines and ovens are some of the devices of this type that you can also buy for your kitchen.
Virtual Assistants: Google and Alexa
The last of the options we propose is to use virtual screens and assistants such as Google or Alexa.With them you can control all kinds of intelligent domestic devices, and you can even give them orders through voice commands.
Google markets its smart wifi screens such as Nest Hub or Nest Audio, around 80 euros, which facilitate control of plugs, appliances, controls, televisions and lights.Alexa, on the other hand, Amazon's smart assistant, you will find something cheaper.
The inconvenience of these virtual assistants is that you must have at home intelligent appliances or WiFi appliances, which are compatible with one or the other system.There are all kinds, from smart microwaves and refrigerators with intelligent assistance, to washing machines, kitchen pots or fryers, among many others.Otherwise, it is best to use any of the analog or digital plugs.And remember that if you are going to buy a digital plug, you must first make sure that the application that controls them is compatible with your mobile device.
