For various reasons, we are facing an autumn-winter season when it is important to save electricity and gas as much as possible. We show you some articles and products that may make you happy. save a lot on your electricity and gas bill without spending a lot of money.
They have been warning us for a long time, and although the cold has not yet come, it may be a good time to consider buying some products and products that will save us a lot of energy and therefore money in the medium to long term.
Some of these items, such as sealing strips or weather stripping, vital in homes with old doors and windows: cracks and gaps remaining even when closed allow hot air to escape. In the worst cases, currents build up even inside our house, which not only causes us to spend more energy on heating, but also makes our lives a little less comfortable.
Weather stripping, rubber gaskets and sealing strips stick to the window or door opening we want to cover, and we make them from different materials: foam for small cracks and rubber placed outdoors as it is particularly flexible, often very resistant to weathering, silicone, possibly the most durable and more With an accessible price and brush, it is especially recommended for entry doors and large cracks.
When it comes to technology, we can improve our home by replacing a lifetime of incandescent light bulbs. LED bulbs that are very affordable and save us a lot of electricity. Especially if we spend a lot of time away from home, a smart thermostat will save us a lot of electricity or gas as it will ensure that we always have the desired temperature at home, by sensing in some cases even if we forget. open a window. Some of the recommended ones to have at home:
Energy saving bulbs
Aigostar Led E27 bulb
This set of five Aigostar Led bulbs allows us to save energy in the medium and long term by replacing old incandescent bulbs that consume much more. It has a standard A60 size with an E27 socket. They offer a 6400K Cool White color temperature and A+ energy efficiency.
Aigostar Led Bulb E27 Cool White 6400K, 12W Equivalent to 73W, 1020 Lumens, Led Bulbs A60, Angle 280º – Box of 5
For €11.89 on Amazon today
LED table lamp
This LED desk lamp can be useful for studying and reading, and saves energy as LED bulbs consume much less. Thanks to the built-in 1000 mAh rechargeable lithium battery, it allows you to adjust between three different brightness levels. Enjoy 5-8 hours of use.
USB Rechargeable Reading Light, Touch Control LED Desk Lamp, Desk Lamp 3 Brightness Modes Eye Protection, Desk Lamp for Reading, Bedroom, Desk, Study, Reading
For € 14.99 on Amazon today
insulation elements
insulation curtains
These insulating blackout curtains are made of 100% polyester with a density of 230g/m2. They allow us to insulate ourselves from the cold entering through the windows, they are also useful for avoiding excess light when we don’t have blinds. The package contains two panels, each 140cm wide x 260cm high.
PONY DANCE Blackout Curtains 2 Pieces Heat Insulated Cold and Heat Curtains 140×260 CM Gray Curtains Living Room Modern Blackout Curtains Bedroom with Grommets
For €34.99 on Amazon today
SXYHKJ door seal
This SXYHKJ door seal is very well priced and features a triple-layer, double-seal design that provides sound insulation while keeping bugs out. It can close gaps up to 28 mm. When removed, it is attached to the door with non-adhesive adhesive tape. Available in various colors.
Door Pad,SXYHKJ 100 x 5cm Under Door Pad Self-adhesive Silicone Rubber Flat Tape,Dust/noise/insect-proof Sealing
For 9.29 Euros on Amazon today
Ratel sealing strip
Rubber gaskets and sealing strips are especially useful on windows. They are placed at the edges, providing a much more tight seal, stopping air currents and preventing hot air from leaving the room. They’re pretty cheap (given they’re sold in packs of a few meters)
RATEL 30 m (4 x 7.5 m) Gasket Sealing Strip, Flat Strip for Door Window Rubber Shockproof Waterproof Self-Adhesive, with 1 Scissors and 1 Tape Measure to Prevent Cracks and Gaps (White)
For €15.99 on Amazon today
smart thermostats
Tado° V3+ Smart Thermostat
This Tado brand thermostat is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit or Google Assistant and also has these simple control functions such as geolocation, detection of open windows or adapting to the weather.
tado° Wired Smart Thermostat Starter Kit V3+ – Smart heating control, Build it yourself, Designed in Germany, works with Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant
Today on Amazon for € 190.09
RRP €219.99 at Leroy Merlin
smart heron
This wireless thermostat connects to your oven to control, program and automate the temperature in your home via a Wi-Fi connection. Designed and manufactured by the Garza brand, it has program programming capability to intelligently regulate the temperature of your home and reduce energy consumption. It has an LCD touch screen with temperature display, operation indicator and low battery warning.
Garza Smart – Smart Wi-Fi Wireless Thermostat for boiler and heating, programmable, touchscreen, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, remote control with app and Alexa/Google voice, Color Black, One Size
For €99.99 on Amazon today
RRP €99.99 at Leroy Merlin
ENERGEKS 3.0 Smart Thermostat
This is a good option if you want a smart thermostat but don’t want to spend a lot of money. ENERGEKS 3.0 Smart Thermostat, although it has a few less features than its competitors. It connects to Wi-Fi network and is compatible with platforms such as Google Play and App Store for convenient control from anywhere.
Energeeks Smart WiFi Thermostat
For €99.00 on Amazon today
Google Slot
A great option when choosing a thermostat is this Google Nest. It can learn our habits from us by examining our preferred temperature when at home and lowering it when out and about. Designed and manufactured by Google, all we have to do is increase or decrease the temperature, and the Nest Thermostat memorizes the temperatures we want and automatically creates a schedule.
Google Nest Learning Thermostat Stainless Steel, Controlled by Phone, Saves Energy
On Amazon today for € 195.01
RRP 225€ at El Corte Inglés RRP 206€ at MediaMarkt
Prices and availability are subject to change after publication
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