An Energy efficient home is everybody looking for. By taking simple steps you can control the electricity and thus reduce power bills. You can save up to 30 – 40% of bill amount. Try these simple ways.
1. Approximate 50% of the total power consumption in a home is by lighting and fans.
Do not forget to switch off the fans and lights when you leave the room.
2. Replace incandescent lamps with Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL). For example, a
60W bulb replaced by 15W CFL, the power reduced to ¼ th and you get the same light
output.
3. Use of LED bulbs is more efficient in saving power. Replace 40w Tube lights with 36w
and this saves power with same light output.
4. Use Electronic choke for tub lights instead of conventional electromagnetic ballasts. This
saves about 20% power.
5. The so called Zero watt bulbs consumes 10 – 15 watts per hour. LED bulbs with 1,2 watts
gives the same result.
6. Many automatic devices are available to reduce power consumption.
7. Utilize maximum sunlight.
8. Check the house wiring from time to time. Fault in wiring consume more power and may
leads to fire hazards.
9. Use good quality wiring cables, switches etc.
10. Select light weight and energy saving fans.
11. Use electronic regulators for fans to control speed. Conventional regulators reduce the
speed but not the power.
12. Clean the fans regularly and lubricate the bearing.
13. Replace very old fans and avoid re-use after repair.
14. Refrigerators are another main cause for high power consumption. Avoid frequent closing
and opening of refrigerator door which increase the inside temperature and more power
required to remove it.
15. Ensure periodically that the Thermostat of refrigerator is working properly. A defected
thermostat will not cut off the power automatically.
16. Do not place hot food in refrigerator.
17. Use Grinders, Washing machines at its full capacity.
18. Avoid using drier, hot water facility in washing machine which needs more power.
19. Use correct capacity Air-Conditioners to suit the room.
20. Keep the Air-conditioned room leak proof .
21. Set the thermostat of the Air-conditioner correctly.
22. Select water pump with suitable horse power.
23. Avoid leakage of pipelines, taps etc.
24. Use automatic water level controllers to avoid over flowing of water tank.
25. Avoid the use of electric heaters for cooking.
26. Use solar water heaters, cooker etc.
27. Keep the insulation to hot water pipe safe to reduce heat lose.
28. Turn off the Computer when not in use.
29. Set the energy settings in computer to energy saver mode.
30. Use energy efficient home appliances. Star rating system is available more star rating
save more power.
31. Do not overload the machines.
32. Inspect the power meter for proper working.
33. Weekly monitor the power meter helps to control the over usage of power.
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