[DISCUSS]HOW TO SAVE POWER AROUND YOUR HOME?

 

There are lots of ways you can save power around your home and they are all quite easy to do.  Have an electrician come and check that your appliances are working properly so that there is nothing that is draining an unnecessary amount of power.  For example, sometimes the seals on the fridge might not be sealing properly, and so the fridge has to use a lot more power to keep cold.  This can happen to all types of fridges, even Westinghouse fridges as they get older, but they are easily repaired.

 Use appliances sparingly

 Some appliances you can go without using all the time.  The dryer is a perfect example.  In summer you should be hanging washing out on the line to dry rather than using the dryer.  Dryers heat up the house as well as use a fair bit of power and they are also a bit hard on your clothes, so it is better not to use them all the time.  You can’t avoid having your fridge running but check that you don’t have it turned up too high.  Wait until you have a full load of dirty dishes before you start the dishwasher, although do rinse your dishes before you stack them in the machine so that it doesn’t get too smelly.   The same goes for the washing machine, have a full load of dirty clothes so that you save water as well as electricity.

 Switch appliances off at the wall

 You should always switch appliances off at the wall when they are not in use as they do use power while they are on stand by.  Switch the television off at the wall after you have finished watching for the night and turn off the microwave at the wall after each time you use it.  You should also turn off your computer at the wall after you have shut it down and if you have a laptop rely on the battery as soon as it is charged, don’t leave it plugged into the wall.  You should also switch off your internet modem at the wall when it isn’t in use, certainly overnight.

 Air conditioner and heater

 Your air conditioner and heater are responsible for a large portion of your electricity bill. You can help reduce you need for these appliances by making a few changes to your home.  Having proper backed curtains or blinds will help you keep your home cooler in summer by blocking out the heat, but also help track the heat during winter keeping your home warmer.  You should have security doors and screens on your windows so that you can open the doors and windows to let the breeze through, while still keeping your home secure and the insects from getting in.  Having a veranda around your house will help shade the windows and the bricks, keeping your home cooler in summer, or you can even have a retractable awning over your windows or a roller blind on the outside to shade your windows from the sun.  Plant trees in your garden to shade your home to help lower the temperature inside.  You should also make sure your home is properly insulated so that your home is warmer in winter and it will also block out some of the heat during summe.

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