City Power shares tips to cut electricity costs and protect appliances
City Power has issued a list of household appliances that consume the most electricity and offered guidelines for homeowners on how to manage their energy use effectively.
Through its spokesperson, Isaac Mangena, City Power has provided valuable insights on which household appliances consume the most electricity and how residents can manage their energy usage more efficiently.
The utility warns that certain high-energy appliances should be avoided during load limiting, a demand management strategy used to reduce electricity consumption.
Appliances such as geysers, underfloor heating, pool pumps, stoves, electric ovens, washing machines and dryers, microwaves, air conditioners, and heaters use significant amounts of electricity.
These devices should not be used during load limiting periods to help alleviate pressure on the electrical grid.
Load limiting allows City Power to remotely control the maximum output power for residential customers during peak demand times using smart meters.
This approach plays a crucial role in maintaining a balanced and sustainable electricity supply.
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Mangena also advised that during both planned and unplanned outages, residents should unplug all appliances to prevent inrush currents when the power returns, reducing the risk of disruptions to the network.
Investing in surge protector plugs is recommended to safeguard electronic devices and appliances from voltage spikes and power surges.
In contrast, appliances that consume the least electricity and can be used during load limiting include light bulbs, televisions, computers, Wi-Fi routers, fridges, security systems, cellphone chargers, and radios.
City Power also emphasises the importance of turning off ‘vampire electronics’, which are devices that continue to draw power even when turned off.
Examples include DVRs, laptops, printers, central heating furnaces, routers, modems, gaming consoles, and microwaves.
By switching these devices off when not in use, customers can significantly reduce their energy consumption.
For more detailed energy-saving tips, customers are encouraged to visit City Power’s dedicated campaign page on their official website.
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