Implementing these tips will not only help reduce gas consumption, but will also allow for more efficient and economical use of resources in the home.
With recent rate increases in gas service, it is essential to look for ways to optimize its use in homes. Here we present a detailed guide with 10 simple measures that you can implement immediately to reduce gas consumption without compromising comfort or your finances.
How to save on your next gas bill
Turn off the pilots:
Leaving the pilot lights on can represent up to 5% of the natural gas consumed in Argentina. Turn them off on stoves and water heaters when not in use.
Keeping the filters clean:
Dirty filters make it difficult for air to pass through stoves and heating systems, which increases consumption. Clean the filters regularly.
Cook efficiently:
Small changes in cooking habits can make a big difference. Cover pots to reduce heat loss and cooking time, and take advantage of residual heat by turning off appliances a few minutes before food is ready.
Regulate the heating:
A temperature of 19°C is comfortable and enough to keep you warm in winter. Avoid raising the temperature too much to save gas.
Close doors and windows:
Close the doors and windows of rooms that are not in use to avoid wasting energy from stoves.
Turn on the heating only in the rooms used:
Turn off the gas radiators in rooms that are not used to avoid wasting consumption. This will avoid unnecessary expenses and reduce your bill.
Controlling the water temperature:
Regulates the water temperature directly from the water heater, hot water tank or boiler. Avoid mixing cold water with hot water to reach the desired temperature.
Plan consumption:
Know how much each household appliance consumes to optimize its use and avoid waste.
Keep artifacts in good condition:
Perform regular maintenance on your gas appliances to ensure their efficiency and prolong their useful life.
Wear appropriate clothing:
Instead of turning up the heat, choose to wear warmer clothes inside the house. This can significantly reduce gas usage.
What are the home appliances that consume the most?
It is useful to know how much gas each appliance consumes to be able to manage it better:
Kitchens:
Small Burner: 1000 kcal/h, 0.10 m³/h
Medium Burner: 1400 kcal/h, 0.15 m³/h
Large Burner: 1800 kcal/h, 0.19 m³/h
Oven Burner: 3000 kcal/h, 0.32 m³/h
Water heaters:
10 Liters/min: 15000 kcal/h, 1.61 m³/h
12 Liters/min: 18000 kcal/h, 1.94 m³/h
14 Liters/min: 21000 kcal/h, 2.26 m³/h
16 Liters/min: 24000 kcal/h, 2.58 m³/h
Hot water tanks:
50 Liters: 4000 kcal/h, 0.43 m³/h
75 Liters: 5000 kcal/h, 0.54 m³/h
110 Liters: 6500 kcal/h, 0.70 m³/h
150 Liters: 8000 kcal/h, 0.86 m³/h
High recovery hot water tanks:
30 Liters: 5500 kcal/h, 0.59 m³/h
40 Liters: 19000 kcal/h, 2.04 m³/h
50 Liters: 21000 kcal/h, 2.26 m³/h
76 Liters: 30,000 kcal/h, 3.23 m³/h
Individual boilers:
1: 20000 kcal/h, 2.15 m³/h
Stoves:
1: 2500 kcal/h, 0.27 m³/h
