Consider these easy energy-saving adjustments you can make.
Cooling/heating
According to the Energy Star program, heating and air conditioning
account for 46% of the average household’s annual utility bill. Here are some tips how you can manage heating and cooling of your house. - Protect your windows screens during the summer. IT will prevent stray sun
rays from sneaking in and heating up your home. During the winter, they
will keep the heat in.
- Choose ceiling fans instead of AC. Fan uses about the same amount of energy as a standard light bulb.
- Cover tile floors with
rugs to keep your floors warm during the winter.
- Get your HVAC unit inspected
with help from UK Home Save LTD.
Lighting
- Switch to CFL bulbs.
CFL bulbs are extremely efficient. Replacing a
halogen bulb with a CFL can save you energy and money on energy bill.
- Try lamp timers to ensure
your lights are turned off at night when you forgotten to turn it off or when you’re not home.
- Decorate with light-colored lampshades to
brighten your room with fewer bulbs.
Appliances
Washers, dryers, ovens and refrigerators make our lives easier, but if
you are not careful, these machines come at a major cost to the environment.
Even if you are having Energy Star certified appliances, try
these tricks to cut corners on energy consumption.- Use the small burner for
small pans. It seems simple, but this can prevent extra heat from escaping your stove.
- Wash clothes with cold water
to save on water heating bill.
- Keep the freezer full so it remain cooler for long period of time.
- Do not open the oven until
your food has finished cooking. If you allow heat to escape, your oven
has to use extra energy to heat up back.
Electronics
Today we spend a lot of time plugged in electricity whether for work or play, but making some small changes can really save a lot of energy Unplug electronics, chargers and extension boards, when not in use.
- Use a power strip for electronics like TVs and computers. When you switch the strip off,
you will prevent outlets from taking “loads” of electricity from
your devices in standby mode.
- Power up a laptop instead
of a desktop computer. They’re leaner and cleaner for the
environment.
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