Electricity has turn into vital part of life but picture living without it. One of the major concerns in the world today is reduction of energy. As concerned citizens all of us must make a concerted attempt to save electricity.
Maintenance of electricity payback you personally as you will pay lower bills.
1. Doing an energy check. This will tell you how and when you use energy and where the wastage deceit.
2. Reset the thermostat ten degrees lesser during the night. If you can do this approximately eight hours a day you will save 10% on electricity without sacrificing comfort.
3. Check all lagging in the house. If you increase upper floor lagging to around 12 inches the electricity use will cut by 20 percent.
4. Plant more trees around the house these will cool the house in summer and protect in winter.
5. Check all electricity wires and outlets for leakage. Check all fuses and electrical devices.
6. Use bright light bulbs as they are energy proficient. They use 75% less energy than ordinary light bulbs.
7. Use energy competent appliances.
8. When you are away even for a few hours or days you should turn off and unplug all electrical machines and turn settings on the refrigerator to the lowest setting.
9. Ensure that you use a water-saving shower head. Water heating costs for a family can be lesser by at least Rs 80,000 a year.
10. Weatherize your home. This helps reduce heating bills by 20% and cooling by at least 10 percent. Fix windows in the roof in such a way that you use sunlight to light up the rooms during day light hours. Make an effort to switch off lights and fans when leaving a room.
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