With the cost of heating the house increasing and the uncertainty of when the next surprise rise will be. We should all be taking care to ensure that the electricity we consume is spent efficiently. Below GreenASAP have suggested some top tips for your electricity.
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• Ensure all appliances are energy efficient
• Switching lights off when not in the room, Switch appliances off when not using and install motion sensors where appropriate.
• The use of a desk lamp instead of expensive overhead lights.
• Ensure that all doors and windows have good quality seals around them and that roofs / walls have good insulation.
• Drawing curtains at night in the winter and during the day in the summer will help keep heat in the house during winter and cool during the day .
• Use cold water for washing clothes in the washing machine; 90% of energy used for washing clothes goes to heating water.
• Look for moisture sensor controls that turn dryer off as soon as clothes are dry and cut energy use by 10-15%.
• Use a clothesline for drying clothes when the weather is good
• Clean lint trap between loads for quicker drying, less energy use.
• Set water heater between “low” & “medium” (110-120o F); each 10-degree reduction saves 35% on water heating bills.
• Install a programmable thermostat to turn down the heat or air conditioning at night. Set thermostat no higher than 68° in winter, no lower than 75° in summer.
• Turn off your computer when it is not in use for long periods.
• Repair old appliances when they break down or replace them with more energy efficient ones.
• Switch to compact fluorescent lamps / led lights.
• Look after all appliances and equipment  to ensure a health and long life for them.

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