1. Set your air conditioner’s thermostat at 24 degrees Celsius, as each degree less adds 9 per cent to your bill.
2. Avoid using certain appliances such as washing machines and dryers, irons and ovens during peak hours — 12 noon until 4 pm, and 8pm to 11 pm.
3. Water heaters need to undergo periodic maintenance to detect any leaks or deposits. The device’s thermostat is best set to 60 degrees Celsius. Turn it off when not needed in the summer.
4. Replace the electric cookers with cookers that run on natural gas to reduce electricity consumption. Also, cook more than one thing at the same time.
5. When you turn off the television or set top receiver with the remote control, the devices still remain connected to the power source adding to your power usage. It is best to switch off the main power source to devices.
6. Use fluorescent bulbs as they are brighter, more efficient and consume less energy than regular bulbs.
7. Fit your taps with water-conserving adapters that reduce the flow from the tap by nearly half.
8. When washing the dishes, rinse them in a half-filled sink of water instead of washing them under running water. This saves 30 litres every 15 minutes.
9. Close the tap when you are brushing your teeth, shaving, or during ablution, as it saves 19 litres a day.
10. Check for leakages and repair them immediately, as they can add up to a waste of over 30 litres of water a day.
11. Opt for a shower and not a bath, as filling the bath tub requires 140 litres of water, while a shower takes 30 litres.
Source: Sewa
