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.
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