Energy-saving tips to reduce electricity bill
You could save up to 10% on your electricity bill without spending a cent by following this checklist:
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Hot water
– Turn down the thermostat on your electrical element geyser to 60°C
– Do not use hot water for tasks you can accomplish with cold water, such as rinsing dishes and vegetables
– Only use hot water for cleaning tasks that really need it, such as washing your hands
Fridge freezer
– Set your fridge to 3°C – any lower and it will use more electricity than necessary
– Make sure the seals of your fridge and freezer doors are intact
– Do not open the door unnecessarily
– Place your fridge somewhere cool – away from sun-facing walls and windows and as far as possible from the stove
– Defrost your chest freezer twice a year; upright freezers should be defrosted three times a year
– Do not overfill your fridge or freezer; only use 90% of its capacity
Living rooms and bedrooms
– Always switch off lights in unoccupied rooms
– Unplug all appliances you are not using
– Do not leave computers, TVs and DVD players on standby – if you do, these appliances use up to 50% of the power they normally use
– Keep curtains and blinds open during the day to optimise natural light and postpone switching on artificial lighting until it gets dark
