The home economy is a big issue for every Greek household. From supermarket shopping, home bills to heating, each of us is looking for new ways to reduce our expenses. But how can he achieve this?
There are many solutions to achieve savings in your home. We’ve put together a list of some of the steps you can take. We present them to you, along with some very useful tips that will help you achieve the desired result in many areas.
1 Take advantage of the night time
Washing, ironing and ironing clothes is definitely not your favorite pastime. Usually, though, it’s part of your daily routine, especially if you have young children. The operation of the washing machines, apart from being tedious, is also a costly process. Why not take advantage of the most economical nightlife?
See below the winter night schedule, which will be valid from November 1st until April 30th:
02: 00-08: 00 and 15: 00-17: 00, for customers who are connected to the Network of the Mainland and those connected to this area
02: 00-08: 00 and 15: 30-17: 30, for customers of non-interconnected islands with part-time
2 Turn off the water heater in time
You will surely have memories from your mom’s voices screaming: «Do not leave the water heater on for 200 hours, the money does not grow in the trees!». Even if you did not have the «luck» to hear something like this, you should know that the water heater is one of the most expensive devices. So, if you want to save money at home, you should turn it off as soon as it reaches the desired temperature.
3 Use your home appliances properly
The washing machine, the oven, the refrigerator and all the other electrical appliances in your home must be used properly. Only when they are full – not overloaded – are you worth putting them into operation if you want to save money at home and the bills you pay. Do not put a washing machine to clean the pants and the t-shirt that you just got dirty. Do not open the oven for 1 serving. Use your devices properly and you will see the bills deflate.
4 Unplug devices you do not use
The fact that you have not put your cell phone in charge does not mean that the charger has no power while it is plugged in. The same goes for the other appliances in your home such as the toaster, coffee maker, hair dryer and those that do not yet exist but are always plugged in. Remove them and you will soon see the change in your accounts.
5 Buy energy class A + appliances
If one of your devices stops working and is not worth repairing, you will need to seriously consider how to replace it. Electrical appliances with energy class A + are of course more expensive than appliances of lower energy class. But they do pay off their money fast, thanks to the energy savings they provide.
The higher the efficiency of a device and the reason for its class, the less power it consumes. In practice, this means buying a larger appliance that will reduce your home’s heating and cooling costs.
6 Collect lighters from nature for your fireplace
Do you love the warm atmosphere created by the fireplace fire in your home? If you belong to the category of people who light their fireplace every day, the cost of wood is definitely very high. Instead of buying regular products that cost quite a bit, they take a walk in nature.
With a short walk you will find discarded wood and pallets, twigs and natural pine cones that will help you warm up your living room in pi and fi. The home economy is not so difficult after all!
Tip: Before you start operating, take care of cleaning your fireplace, so that you do not face unexpected surprises!
7 Consider cooking combinations to save money at home
Do you want to save effort, time and money by saving money at home? You do not have to cook every day to fill your plate. Schedule meals for the week from Sunday and try to cook them on the same day. This way you will not have to turn on the oven and the eyes of the kitchen every day or think about when you will catch them all!
For example, you can combine a chicken pan with potatoes, one with grilled vegetables and a spaghetti souffle. Three in one!
8 Go to the Supermarket prepared
A very easy way to save money at home is to always shop with a list. Even if you think you remember everything from the outside, do not forget to record them on a piece of paper or on your mobile phone! This will help you avoid impulsive shopping. This way, you will not overload your stroller again with things that just «polished» you because you saw them on the shelf.
Of course, in addition to recording the list, it is very important to follow it to save money! You can also get a card at the Supermarket that you go to most often to take advantage of discounts and Bonuses! The home economy wants a way, not a hassle!
Tip: Insatiable eye and full stomach … you prefer to be full when you go to the supermarket
9 Install thermostatic switches on the bodies
Your living room and bedroom are usually the places where you spend most of your time when you are at home. These rooms do not have the same heating needs as your kitchen, WC or office. So why pay the same for heating all the spaces?
Thermostatic switches or valves solve this problem as they are placed in each body separately. This way you can adjust the temperature for each body and room separately, reducing fuel consumption by up to 30%. The change is spectacular from the very first month after their installation!
10 Upgrade the energy of your home windows
There is no better passage for the air and the bitter cold of winter than the old windows! That is why the energy upgrade of windows is among the most popular jobs that Greeks ask for their home. Especially in recent years when home heating costs have plummeted, energy upgrades are a very smart solution.
Thermal break frames ensure complete isolation between the indoor and outdoor environment. So you do not need to raise the temperature to 30 degrees to keep your home warm. With energy upgraded windows your home will stay warm in winter and cool in summer, helping to reduce heating and cooling costs.
