Energy crisis looms at us and we should not blench off our moral responsibility towards saving energy. You should look for whatever options you may utilize in achieving the same. Here follows 4 saving energy tips to put your energy charter within logical boundaries.
Smart use of appliances
Your PC, lights, air conditioner and other electrical appliances should all be used with discretion. Make sure that they are in perfect health; else they will need more electricity and therefore more energy to work at the optimum. Keep your appliances unplugged when you are not using them. Show caution while dealing with your thermostat. If you can manage with a little hotter room or a little colder water, all is fine.
Smart lighting is on
Incandescent lights and CFL lights generate more heat and don’t bestow true colors (a red-color t-shirt won’t present its true colors to the eye under these lights). LED lights are the new wise decision and score on many counts; especially in saving electricity. LED lights run for about 50,000 hours and are adjustable on any socket. You can install recessed can lights or accent lighting in your bedroom or living room.
Keep a tab
Your electrical connections may be at fault leading to energy leaks. Make corrections if there is discrepancy between energy bills of successive months. Water heater consumes too much electricity and thus you should at least try to make use of cold water or lukewarm water while washing dishes.
Use intelligent tips
Your air conditioner; in fact, the entire HVAC, should work in best circumstances. If the insulation is not of top fettle or there are leaks on the walls (near window or door), cold air will escape. The air vents should be in proper order to ensure ventilation. Use those appliances sparingly, which consume more energy (washing machine for example). Use a front-loading washing machine and wash your clothes in a bunch, not individually.
You should calibrate your refrigerator temperature and your thermostat logically. Yes, a little luxury never goes amiss but it is better to tilt towards saving energy than wasting it for pleasure.
What other energy-saving tips can you add to the list?
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