Dewa official shares a few useful tips
Dubai: Want to reduce your water and electricity bills? We asked Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), what Dubai residents could do to tackle high electricity and utilities bills.
Salman Sarjin of Dewa shared a few useful tips with Gulf News.
Sarjin said: “Many people don’t know that the main tip to reduce your electricity consumption and Dewa bill is paying attention to your cooling system. You need to increase the temperature of the air conditioning or cooling units in your homes. Instead of keeping your AC at 20 degrees Celsius or below, keep it higher, close to 25C. Every 1C up, you can save up to 10 per cent of cooling consumption.”
The Dewa spokesperson at the ongoing Gitex Technology Week, added: “Another important thing to remember is if you have a very old AC, more than 10 years old, it might increase your electricity consumption. So replace old ACs with new ones.”
Here are a few other electricity saving tips from Dewa:
Aerating your faucets, investing in a low-flow toilet, choosing efficient shower heads and opting for a water-sense rated dishwasher and washing machine can add up to big water savings.
Irrigation tips:
More tips to save on your utility bills will soon be available on an app that Dewa plans to launch during the upcoming annual Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX).
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