Thursday, February 5, 2009

Energy Saving Tips

How Much Electricity Does a family, say an average family should consume in a month? According to a research here in the US, 20% of our energy bills are from our appliances and electronics. We always use the computer, dishwasher and dryer , water heater, TV, refrigerator and so many things and the energy bills are rising from month to month. How can we save then?
1. Turn off your appliances when not in use.
2. Buy appliances that has an Energy Star on it.
3. Unplugging the appliances can cut the power connection totally. Turning off can still draw power. If you don't use regularly, unplug it.
4. Use the air dry than the dishwasher's drying cycle.
5. If you are planning to buy a computer, buy a laptop instead, it is an energy efficient than the desktop.
We are used to our ways in the house that every appliances are plugged in. But, doing these tips would eventually lower our energy bills at home.

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