The electricity bill amount is too much this time?? Don't worry. We have some tips to save electricity for you.
Don't Leave Electrical Appliances on Standby
This actually means the appliance is still using up electricity and wastes a considerable amount of energy. By switching off at the main power button, or even the socket, you could be saving both energy and money.
Computers use up to 70% less electricity when you put them in sleep mode. So don't use screen savers. You can also use the power saving kits which are available which can reduce the power consumption till 20-25%.
Make use of the sun – dry your laundry on the clothes line whenever possible instead of using a dryer. Keeping windows clean and free from overhanging trees is another way of taking advantage of sunlight to warm your home.
Lighting
No matter what type of lighting you are using, always turn the lights off when you leave a room. Traditional bulbs waste a lot of energy by turning it into heat but energy saving bulbs work in the same way as fluorescent lights, the tubes coating glows brightly as an electric current passed through gas in the tube. Avoid unnecessary decoration of lights.
Turn off your ceiling fan when you leave the room. A fan that runs constantly can cost up to $7 a month depending on size and age.Always remember to switch off lights and fans when you are out of room or house. Reduce high wattage bulbs where less light is needed. Make home safe for children against electrical hazards. Install plastic protective caps on plug points.
Make home safe for children against electrical hazards. Install plastic protective caps on plug points.
Don't Leave Electrical Appliances on Standby
This actually means the appliance is still using up electricity and wastes a considerable amount of energy. By switching off at the main power button, or even the socket, you could be saving both energy and money.
Computers use up to 70% less electricity when you put them in sleep mode. So don't use screen savers. You can also use the power saving kits which are available which can reduce the power consumption till 20-25%.
Make use of the sun – dry your laundry on the clothes line whenever possible instead of using a dryer. Keeping windows clean and free from overhanging trees is another way of taking advantage of sunlight to warm your home.
Lighting
No matter what type of lighting you are using, always turn the lights off when you leave a room. Traditional bulbs waste a lot of energy by turning it into heat but energy saving bulbs work in the same way as fluorescent lights, the tubes coating glows brightly as an electric current passed through gas in the tube. Avoid unnecessary decoration of lights.
Turn off your ceiling fan when you leave the room. A fan that runs constantly can cost up to $7 a month depending on size and age.Always remember to switch off lights and fans when you are out of room or house. Reduce high wattage bulbs where less light is needed. Make home safe for children against electrical hazards. Install plastic protective caps on plug points.
Make home safe for children against electrical hazards. Install plastic protective caps on plug points.