Hi Folks! We are back to this topic again. How to save energy and water in order to reduce and control our expense. Electricity and water are two inevitably expense that we have to fork out. Therefore, the question here is how to reduce it. What should we do in order to minimize this expense and save our Earth. Let us zoom in to each of them.
Electricity Saving Tips
The easiest way to cool your home is to keep the heat from building up in the first place. The main source of heat build-up is sunlight absorbed through the roof, walls, and windows. Heat generating appliances also add to it. These tips will help you cut down consumption.
- Close your draperies, windows, and doors on the sunny side of your home on hot days to reduce solar heat build-up.
- Use fans to draw cooler air into your house.
- Turn off incandescent light and switch to compact fluorescents since they give off less heat and use less energy.
- Keep pots tightly covered while cooking to reduce heat loss.
- When using an air-conditioner, set the temperature at 25 degree Celsius.
- Replace air conditioner filters regularly. Dirty filters restrict airflow and increase energy use.
- Turn off appliances, lights, and equipment when not in use.
- Use long bamboo poles to dry clothes. Dryers release a lot of heat during operation and consume a lot of electricity.
- Whenever possible, purchase electrical products that carry the Energy Label.
Water Saving Tips
- Regularly check your taps and pipes for leaks, and repair any leaks detected.
- Install water-efficient taps and shower heads to cut your water usage.
- Take shorter showers and turn the shower off while soaping.
- Do not use running water to defrost frozen food. Place the food in the refrigerator to thaw overnight.
- Use a tumbler of water to rinse your mouth instead of leaving the tap running while you brush your teeth.
- Use a pail of water to wash your car rather than a hose.
- Rinse dishes in a plugged sink rather than under running water.
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Electricity Saving Tips
The easiest way to cool your home is to keep the heat from building up in the first place. The main source of heat build-up is sunlight absorbed through the roof, walls, and windows. Heat generating appliances also add to it. These tips will help you cut down consumption.
- Close your draperies, windows, and doors on the sunny side of your home on hot days to reduce solar heat build-up.
- Use fans to draw cooler air into your house.
- Turn off incandescent light and switch to compact fluorescents since they give off less heat and use less energy.
- Keep pots tightly covered while cooking to reduce heat loss.
- When using an air-conditioner, set the temperature at 25 degree Celsius.
- Replace air conditioner filters regularly. Dirty filters restrict airflow and increase energy use.
- Turn off appliances, lights, and equipment when not in use.
- Use long bamboo poles to dry clothes. Dryers release a lot of heat during operation and consume a lot of electricity.
- Whenever possible, purchase electrical products that carry the Energy Label.
Water Saving Tips
- Regularly check your taps and pipes for leaks, and repair any leaks detected.
- Install water-efficient taps and shower heads to cut your water usage.
- Take shorter showers and turn the shower off while soaping.
- Do not use running water to defrost frozen food. Place the food in the refrigerator to thaw overnight.
- Use a tumbler of water to rinse your mouth instead of leaving the tap running while you brush your teeth.
- Use a pail of water to wash your car rather than a hose.
- Rinse dishes in a plugged sink rather than under running water.
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