Energy-saving habits

☐ Boiler night schedule

Timer on the boiler: heats only at night at the cheap rate. Saves up to 40% of hot-water costs — 100–200 kWh/mo.

☐ Heating −1°C

Lowering room temperature by 1°C saves ~6% of heat. 21°C instead of 24°C — comfortable in a sweater and −15% of the bill.

☐ Standby devices

TV, console, router, printer in standby draw 5–15W each 24/7. A switchable power strip saves 20–50 kWh/yr.

☐ Fridge placement & frost

Away from radiators/stove, defrost at >5mm ice, tight seals — up to −20% consumption. Hot dishes go in only after cooling.

☐ Boil only what's needed

A full kettle heats excess water. 1 cup instead of 1.7L — the kettle is one of the hungriest devices (2 kW).

☐ Wash 30°C & full load

90% of washer energy heats water. 30°C instead of 60°C and a full drum — up to −50% per cycle.