In the times of financial instability in which we find ourselves, saving has become a priority for thousands of families.The escalation of inflation and the increase in prices have made the cost of living more expensive and caused a loss of purchasing power in Spaniards, who in many cases have had to tighten their belts to the maximum in order to make ends meet.

Specifically, according to data from the Funcas analysis center shared in an article published by El Mundo, it is estimated that between 2022 and 2023 families will lose approximately 42,000 million euros of purchasing power as a result of the turbulent financial situation in which we find ourselves. we find. Infrared Stove Tops

When it comes to saving, there are many bills that we can influence.One of them, and perhaps one of the most talked about in recent months, is the electricity bill, which after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine increased precipitously, causing thousands of Spaniards to change their routines.

Although it is true that in recent months the electricity bill has experienced a decrease, there are energy adjustments that we can still make at home to keep this cost under control.These adjustments not only involve not leaving the switches on or electronic devices connected to the power outlet, but also the electrical appliances that we usually use when cooking, since not all of them consume the same.

As pointed out by the OCU (Organization of Consumers and Users), the consumption of household appliances represents around 55% of the electrical energy that can be spent in a home.For this reason, it is important to know how much each of the devices we usually use consumes and what we can do to reduce its cost.

This consumption, as indicated by the OCU, can vary depending on different factors, such as age, efficiency and the way in which these appliances are used.Even so, in the specific case of the appliances that we use the most for cooking, that is, the oven and the ceramic hob, we can find big differences.

In the case of ceramic hobs, this consumption is between 400 and 900 kilowatts per year, depending on the model that has been contracted and its ownership.In the case of the oven, on the other hand, consumption is between 200 and 400 kilowatts per year, that is, half.

Both the oven and the hob are two devices that we use in our day to day, but the percentage of energy consumption that they occupy is quite different.According to data from the IDAE (Institute for the Diversification and Saving of Energy), the oven represents 5.1% of the energy consumption of a family, while the hob accumulates 9%.In the case of the microwave, another habitual one in our recipes, consumption represents only 2%.

To avoid cost overruns on our bills, it is important that we use these appliances correctly.This happens, among other things, by keeping the oven closed while cooking or by using a fire that fits with the containers that we are going to heat on the ceramic hob.

1000 Watt Hot Plate In addition, when it comes to saving, it is important to take into account that induction hobs consume less electricity than ceramic hobs and the oven itself, so, whenever we can, we should bet on this appliance.Specifically, from the OCU they point out that the consumption of the oven for each use can amount to up to 600 WH, while the induction hobs would only need to spend an average of 72 WH to heat, for example, four liters of water.