In the bathroom, users can also implement feasible measures that will contribute to energy savings throughout the home. There are certain aspects that must be considered in order to be able to carry out this reduction in consumption which, at the same time, is important to value because it guarantees energy efficiency.
It is clear that consumption habits have changed, and more so in the last 20 years with the digital revolution. The advance of technology allows, consequently, an evolution in the electrical systems, with the aim of stopping them from depending on polluting supplies for the planet. In this sense, the European authorities have established a sustainability plan based on reducing as much as possible the emissions of harmful and toxic particles to the environment, which irreparably damage the climate crisis we are suffering at present.
The commitment to renewable energies, which are undoubtedly the cleanest and most effective alternative for the development of society in the future. In addition, they contribute to mitigating the greenhouse effect layer that is being created due to the overexploitation of materials such as oil or plastic. For this reason, it is more necessary than ever to adapt to the forms that are currently manifesting themselves, which are not only more and more ecological, but also ensure comfort and security in the home.
There are, therefore, a number of practices that can be carried out to achieve energy efficiency in the consumption of electricity in the bathroom.
An ideal way to save energy in the bathroom is to avoid electrical heating and hot water systems, since they are the least recommended on the market in terms of energy consumption. Betting on more efficient alternatives, such as natural gas, which apart from being a cheap fuel, is the most demanded by families in Spain due to its quality.
In this sense, before making any changes or reforms, it is recommended to check the pipes and conduits, in order to avoid possible problems such as breakdowns or gas leaks. Thermal insulation guarantees the durability and resistance of the equipment.
On the other hand, an ideal insulation system also reduces the need to install an air conditioning system in the bathroom, so heating will not be so necessary. At this point it is important to talk about home automation, a system that is capable of controlling and providing the home with its own intelligence. The objective of its existence is based on the power of the user to program, activate or turn off the electronic devices in the house, even remotely, without depending on schedules or worries.
In this way, home automation systems can be applied to the air conditioning of the bathroom,as it can be regulated by remote control of the temperature, so that the user can take a hot shower and, when leaving, not experience a sudden change in temperature in winter. In this way, whether you have electric or gas heating, you can save by having the right temperature.
As for lighting, replace incandescent bulbs with LEDs, which are low density: they have greater power and durability over time, with an average estimate of about 10 years, are ecological and achieve energy savings of 80%. And applied to home automation, motion sensors can be incorporated so that they turn on and off the moment they detect the presence of someone or the appliances are switched off.
Another advantage of the home automation system is that it can turn off the appliances that are in standby mode all the time, such as the hair straighteners or the electric brush charger. It is recommended that, for these cases, once they are finished using, they should be unplugged. However, in the event of misdirection, the system can be programmed to disconnect them completely from the power supply.
Finally, a very avant-garde and useful idea, especially for the youngest people in the house, concerns the possibility of installing a musical device on the ceiling or some safe wall to activate the spotify in the shower and be able to listen to the best songs of the moment. With the home automation system could even be activated at the moment that, for example, you perceive that the tap is turned on. This avoids bringing your mobile phone into the bathroom, which could be damaged by water vapour. This type of system uses the same WiFi connection as the rest of the house, so no installation is required.
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