Save electricity at home by switching off lights, fans, and gadgets when not in use. Don't leave electronics on standby and use energy efficient monitors and appliances. Use cold water for washing clothes to save 90% of the energy used for heating water. Install timers on water heaters and use economy modes on air conditioners to cut costs and consumption.

1. SAVE ELECTRICITY AT HOME Prepared by V SIVARAMAKRISHNAN CHENNAI

2. Switch off lights, fans and other gadgets when not required.

3. Don’t even leave your computer or TV on standby.

4. Use a liquid crystal flat screen monitor for your computer or TV, it uses ¼ of the power of a tube monitor and is better for the eyes

5. Don’t set your washing machine for a hot water wash-90% of the energy used in operating a washing machine goes toward heating the water that washes and rinses the cloths. Use warm or cold water instead.

6. If you can’t switch to solar water heaters, get timers for your geysers

7. Set the AC in the economy mode so that it switches off when the room cools to the required temperature.

8. Don’t set the thermostat of your refrigerator too high. Lowering the temperature even one degree makes a big difference. If it is placed in a sunny spot, move it or cover the windows. Cleaning the condenser coil regularly makes it run more efficiently.

9. Buy energy efficient home appliances.

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