Saving Tips

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.