Monday, September 15, 2008

Smart tips to save energy money

Are you one of those who've always wondered abut your high electricity bills? Have you ever suspected that you've been overcharged for power yo're never used? OR did you really use that power , and if you did, how can you learn to save power so that you can save on your electricity bills?
Energy efficient tips are really quite smart and simple. First , you need to the appliances with high -energy consumption that you own. Things that generate heat, like the air conditioner , water heater, electric flask , and slow cooker are known as energy-killers. All you need to do is use these appliances efficiently so that your energy costs go down .

One of the best ways to save your power bills is to use less air conditioning .Did you know? Each degree cooler or warmer increases your energy use by 5% . Having this in mind, setting the AC thermostat to around 26 celcius makes the temperature 'just nice' without consuming too much electricity .

Likewise, if you must the water heater for showers, make sure that the temperature is not set too high. Hot water is expensive ,and colud also scald your skin , or cause it to turn dry .
Even laundry habits can be modified to help you save money. Do not use hot water to do your laundry . Operate your washing at full load . Plan for yourself to do all your ironing at one go instead of several times a week .

Replace all light fixtures in the house with enery saving bulbs. I f you don't like coming home to a dark house, then use timers, or install motion detectors for added home security . And of course , turn off all lights and electrical appliances when not in use.

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