Save electricity with energy tips for the summer!

Discover some tips to save electricity and money during summer time!


Summer is here and that’s great news! However, we still need to be cautious about our electricity consumption. These few tips can save you money.

Open the Windows

Turn off your cooling system, open your windows and a door. This will ensure that there will be good ventilation air flow.

save electricity temperature summerAdjust Your Thermostat Efficiently

Set your thermostat to a comfortable temperature that has a small temperature difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures. The lower the difference between the two temperatures the less your cooling costs will be.

 

save electricity fans summerUse Fans as Ventilation to Cool Your Home

If you use air conditioning, a ceiling fan will allow you to raise the thermostat setting with no reduction in comfort. Turn off ceiling fans when you leave the room. Remember that fans cool people, not rooms, by creating a wind chill effect.

When you shower or take a bath, use the bathroom fan to remove the heat and humidity from your home. Your laundry room might also benefit from spot ventilation. Make sure bathroom and kitchen fans are vented to the outside.

Operate Your Cooling System Efficiently

Schedule regular maintenance for your cooling equipment. Avoid placing lamps or TV sets near your room air-conditioning thermostat. The thermostat senses heat from these appliances, which can cause the air conditioner to run longer than necessary.

Vacuum registers regularly to remove any dust buildup. Ensure that furniture and other objects are not blocking the airflow through your registers.

Don’t Heat Your Home with Appliances and Lighting

On hot days, avoid using the oven, rather make use of the summer weather and braai outside.

Save electricity by installing efficient lighting, such as CFLs or LEDs. Efficient lighting technologies operate at cooler temperatures and thus save energy compared to incandescent lighting. Incandescent lighting only emits about 10% to 15% of the consumed electricity into light—the rest is converted into heat. You can also take advantage of daylight instead of artificial lighting, but avoid direct sunlight.

Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes. Consider air drying both dishes and clothing.

Minimize activities that generate a lot of heat, such as running a computer, burning open flames, running a dishwasher, and using hot devices such as curling irons or hair dryers. Even stereos and televisions will add some heat to your home.

Ensure That Your Home is Airtight

Seal cracks and openings to prevent warm air from leaking into your home.

Add caulk or weather-stripping to seal air leaks around leaky doors and windows.

Reduce Your Water Heating Costs

Water heating accounts for about 18% of the energy consumed in your home.

Turn down the temperature of your water heater to a maximum of 50°C. You will not need hotter water during the warm summer months.

Alternatively, when the temperature rises to the mid-30s or more, you can always have an enjoyable cold shower

 

 

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