Toni-Lynn
09-15-2008, 04:16 PM
Use energy saving light bulbs, they cost more but use a lot less electricity than normal bulbs
Use a kettle to boil water instead of a pot; it takes less time.
Place heat reflectors behind radiators which are attached to outside walls. This reduces loss of heat to the outside. Tin foil works well.
Seal up drafts in doors and windows.
Close curtains at night to keep heat in.
Taking showers instead of baths uses less energy. If you do take a bath, don't pull the plug until the water is cool. It may sound bad; but, you have used a lot of energy to heat that water and you may as well let the heat of it warm the house a little bit.
Some of the most energy intensive devices in your home are the dishwasher, tumble dryer and washing machine. Try to put them on after 9pm when energy costs are cheaper.
If you are not using your fireplace, block the chimney with newspaper or cardboard. A lot of heat is lost through chimneys.
Lower the temperature on your hot water heater to between 110 and 120
Use a kettle to boil water instead of a pot; it takes less time.
Place heat reflectors behind radiators which are attached to outside walls. This reduces loss of heat to the outside. Tin foil works well.
Seal up drafts in doors and windows.
Close curtains at night to keep heat in.
Taking showers instead of baths uses less energy. If you do take a bath, don't pull the plug until the water is cool. It may sound bad; but, you have used a lot of energy to heat that water and you may as well let the heat of it warm the house a little bit.
Some of the most energy intensive devices in your home are the dishwasher, tumble dryer and washing machine. Try to put them on after 9pm when energy costs are cheaper.
If you are not using your fireplace, block the chimney with newspaper or cardboard. A lot of heat is lost through chimneys.
Lower the temperature on your hot water heater to between 110 and 120