Overview
- With the seasonal subsidy ending on October 31, households are urged to manage usage to avoid higher charges on upcoming bills.
- Profeco stresses low-cost habits such as using natural light, switching to LED bulbs that consume up to 80% less power, and setting air conditioning near 24°C with doors and windows closed.
- To curb “phantom” consumption that can account for roughly 5% to 10% of use, the agency recommends unplugging idle devices or using switchable power strips.
- Appliance upkeep features prominently: keep refrigerators 5–8 cm from walls, avoid placing hot food inside, ensure tight door seals, use cold-water and full loads in washers, batch ironing, and check meters for leaks if they register with everything off.
- Consumers are urged to stay within CFE’s basic tariff to preserve the subsidy, as exceeding the limit moves users to the higher-cost DAC rate; choosing FIDE-labeled efficient appliances can help stay under the threshold.