How to save power at home

We all learned about the renewable and non-renewable sources of energy in school. However, we never paid much attention to the rapid consumption of the non-renewable sources of energy until recently. The world is faced with severe energy crisis now and none of us remain unaffected anymore. Should we leave everything to the governments, or can we do something to save power? The answer is simple: we can.

Let us look at how you can save power at home.

Computer: More often than not, we do not switch off our monitors even after we have shut down our computers. Keep the monitor and the computer switched off when you are not using them. Start practicing this even when at work. You will help save some more power for the world.

Light bulbs: You must have seen compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs being advertised all the time. You must have even used them at times. As a power-saving measure, start using the CFL light bulbs as much as you can. If you are thinking they are more expensive than the regular bulbs, the benefits of the CFL bulbs will prove much more cost-effective in the long turn by the amount of power they will save.

Air Conditioner: Set the temperature at the minimum or maximum best you are comfortable with, depending on the season. Try not to set it at too high or too low temperatures. Setting the air conditioner at reasonable temperatures helps save a lot of energy.

Washing Machines: Do you use your washing machine as often as you want? Do you use your washing machine even when there are not enough clothes to wash? Minimize the number of washes by washing full load of clothes every time.

Television: Take off the power plug of your television set when not using it. This may not sound a big deal but this tiny step will help save power.

Geysers: Keep the geyser thermostat at the minimum heat. You do not need to heat the water at a very high temperature or for too long.

Refrigerator: Bring hot food to room temperatures before putting it into the refrigerator. You can also save power by taking cold or frozen food out of the refrigerator much before the mealtime, thereby saving power in heating it.

Car: For an air-conditioner equipped car, pull up the windows of your car before switching on the air-conditioner.

 

Thanks for the info!

Just an added tip: Take the plug off of anything that is not being used. According to our electric company, our appliances/electronics continue to consume electricity when they are not turned off when still plugged in the power outlet

 

Thanks for giving us the information on how to save some money

 

thank for your infomation.
save power
save earth
save life

 

Geysers?!? I didn't know you could get those installed indoors! That would be cool (especially for the kids)!

I'd have to put a sign on my front door:

"Beware of Geysers."

 

Great tips there.

 

Thanks for the tips!

 

Another great tip would be to pull the plug for those appliances that are off. Appliances that are plugged in consume electricity even when not turned on.

 

thax for the info ia m gonna do tht

 

Best way to save is to use as much as you need without wasting any power.

 

A well researched and practical tips to the discerning citizens but our government is shrewd by cutting the power almost 4 hours a day, no matter whether you follow these tips or not

 

all that general issue is great and add once more and that is online career ,more people do home base career that will lessen the energy to burn on the road

 

Thanks for the info and even i feel the need of the hour is saving energy as we are facing a deficit.
I am into wind energy so i know the importance.