Reduce your electricity bill with simple steps!
During the summer months, use a fan rather than
air-conditioning to consume a great deal less electricity.
Air-conditioning units consume large amounts of
electricity, especially during peak hours, resulting in
much higher bills.
Have units serviced regularly, as this can save up to 30%
of your electricity consumption. In the summer set the
air-condition temperature to 26°C, for every degree
below this, you will use 7% more electricity. In the winter
set the temperature to 22-23°C, for every degree above
this, you will use 7% more electricity.
Make sure that doors, windows, walls and ceilings are
properly insulated. This can save up to 40% of the
electricity you would otherwise consume.
By having air-conditioning/heating units serviced
regularly, you can reduce electricity consumption by up
to 30% and, by extension, reduce your bills.
Choose solar water heaters, which do not use electricity,
for your hot water.
Don’t leave the water heater/boiler on. For your own
convenience and to reduce your electricity bills, put a
reminder on your mobile phone or use a timer on the
heater.
Keep the refrigerator away from places that are
exposed to the sun and away from appliances that
produce heat, since this can increase its electricity
consumption by as much as 30%. Defrost it frequently
and always keep the fridge door closed.
Replace conventional light bulbs with LED bulbs,
which reduce electricity consumption by up to 70%
and last 10 times longer.
When cooking, use a pressure cooker which not only
saves electricity by 30%-60% but saves time too.
Washing clothes and dishes is an integral part of the
daily routine. To reduce electricity and water
consumption, fill the washing machine/dishwasher
before every use and set the lowest possible
temperature.
An electric iron uses the same amount of electricity as
10 100-watt lightbulbs. By ironing synthetic fabrics on
a low setting and by folding large items before ironing,
you can achieve considerable savings.
Unplug small devices such as phone chargers when
you are not using them.
Switch off devices, such as the TV, rather than leaving
them in standby mode, because they continue to
consume electricity.
