We've all heard often enough that it's time to start thinking and saving electricity. We're depleting the Earth's resources in record amounts, and it's becoming more and more clear that we need to start thinking in terms of protecting and preserving the Earth and her resources when we build.I suppose we could take the position that every little bit helps. I can't deny that no matter how much or how little we save, it is better than doing nothing!
1.Turn off devices that you're not using
That seems obvious, but how many times do we forget? And it's not just inside lights. Do you leave the porch light on when you go out for dinner and a movie? Over the long run, you'll save money by installing a motion sensor to turn the light on when you come home. Timers are also available to replace switches, so that the lights will go off after a preset time.
And there really aren't many electrical devices in a home that need to be left on 24/7. In my own case, just the fridge stay on all the time. That's about it.
2. Don't heat or cool to extremes
No matter how much you hate the heat (or cold), you'll save a lot of money if you keep your house around 28° - 29° in the summer and about 21° or so in the winter. I keep my house right at 28° during the summer and 21° (a much more pleasant temperature) in the winter. If you don't feel comfortable at those economical temperatures, adapt your clothing. It's your house, you can wear cut-offs or a sweatshirt if you like. And you'll love the money you save haha...
3. Lower water heater temperature and put it on a timer
You'll save energy by lowering the temperature of your water heater. Many times the heater runs just to maintain a tankful of water at a temperature much higher than you'll ever use.
Installing a timer on your electric water heater is one of the best ways to save big bucks on your electric bill; that is, once you take care of the "simple" methods such as adding extra insulation to the tank and lowering the water heater temperature. For most families, that's in the morning and the evening. No need in running the heater when everyone's asleep or at work or school.
I think the best way is changing your electric water heater to a solar water heater.
4. Use electricity on off-peak time
Off-peak time means 21:30-7:00 every day. During this period, the cost of electricity is half.
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One concern is that whether the water heater will damage the outlook of the house. Hope the companies can produce some non-intrusive designs that can blend into the roof.
Our family is travelling for a month next month. I was wondering at what temperature should I leave my house at. Should I turn off the heating completely?
Thank you
Putting a timer on an electric water heater is a great idea. However, if you are replacing your water heater gas is much more efficient and costs less than electric.
Insulating your water heater tank can help you save around 4 to 9 percent in water heating costs. By adding insulation to it, you can reduce standby heat losses by 25 to 45 percent.
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