Tips how to save and lessen your electric bill.

REFRIGERATOR

• Keep your freezer defrosted.
• Leave space around the fridge so that heat generated can escape.
• Check the door seal to ensure cold air isn't escaping.

LIVING ROOM

• Turn your television off at the power point and don't leave other appliances - including computers - on standby.
• Once your mobile is fully charged, turn its charger off at the power point.
• If you have downlights, install electric dimmer switches to reduce the energy used for lighting.
• Swap to energy-efficient compact flourescent globes.

BEDROOM/ALL ROOMS

• Use reading lamps to illuminate your room instead of lighting the entire room.
• Turn the air conditioner on about 30minutes before going to bed, then turn it off at bedtime.
• Consider using ceiling fans instead of an air conditioner.
• Keep your air conditioner filters clean.
• Use electric fans instead where possible.

LAUNDRY/DISHWASHING

• Buy energy efficient models.
• Use low water settings and cold water whenever practical.
• Use clothes line and let the sun do the drying when possible.
• Don't underload or overload the dryer.
• Choose warm dryer setting rather than hot.
• Save the ironing until you have several items to do.

• Turn the dishwasher off before the final drying cycle, then open the door for natural drying.
• Always wash full loads. Remember that using dishwasher when fully loaded can cost less than washing dishes by hand.
• Always wash full loads.

Happy savings!