2007-07-19 08:27:45 · 10 answers · asked by veena 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Switch the lightbulbs in your house to CFL (compact flourescent), or LED bulbs. Make sure there are no air leaks around windows and doors. And finally, turn off things when they are not being used.
2007-07-19 08:30:23 · answer #1 · answered by Daniel 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
-Do not turn lights on un-necessarily.
If you use a fan for cooling, pay attention to airflow patterns. Put a box fan in a window on one side of the house, and make sure that there is an "exhaust" opening on the other side, or the fan will have virtually no effect. This may provide sufficient cooling, depending on climate, that you do not need to run an air conditioner, which uses A LOT more energy.
Pay attention to the direction the breeze blows, if any, and have the fan working with it, not against it.
2007-07-19 08:33:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the new low usage light bulbs. We have put them throughout our house 3 months ago and have seen about a 10 pct drop in elec bill.
I understand they will pay for themselves in about 4 months and life a life span of 7-10 years.
Turn off the lights.Leave Air Cond set at 78, and shut down those electrical items not used.,
2007-07-19 08:32:23 · answer #3 · answered by glenn t 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I switched from using an electric powered dryer and range to gasoline home equipment. My electric powered means comes from an area gasoline burning means plant. i've got faith that that's extra useful to rapidly warmth something via burning a gasoline(gasoline) particularly than via electric powered. some lighting fixtures furnishings in my abode have been replaced to the hot flourscent bulbs the place useful. and of direction switching off lighting fixtures furnishings as I pass away a room.
2016-12-10 16:55:23 · answer #4 · answered by evert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't use anything that uses electricity. If you do, use them sparingly.
No A/C, no tv/radio/computer, no refrigerator - you get the idea. Wash all your clothes by hand and hang them outside to dry. Get a gas water heater and furnace. Use candles for light at night.
2007-07-19 08:36:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 quick suggestions :
1- Do not leave your electrical things (TV, PC, etc...) on standby as they still consume 80% of electricity that they would normally use.
2- Change you light bulbs for energy efficient ones...
3- Try to consume less!
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2007-07-19 08:34:27 · answer #6 · answered by glabs 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep your blinds closed in the day (Save the heat coming in so your AC doesn't over run) Alway wash FULL loads of laundry... Take a shower with your lover (if it's electric heat)
:o)
2007-07-19 08:31:25 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
use fan instead of using a/c
hang the clothes air dry instead of using dryer
wash the dishes by hand instead of using dishwasher
use microwave instead of oven
turn the range surface switch between low to medium instead of medium to high
use flurescent bulb instead of incandescent
air dry the hair instead of using dryer
don't be addicted to electrical small appliances
2007-07-19 09:26:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
turn lights off when not useing unplug suff not used......turn the computer off when you go to bed turn off tv /air conditor
also check your metor out side to see how much engery your useing!!
oh yeah... theres a new light bulb thats swirled like ice cream it saves alot of engery
2007-07-20 02:02:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply decide on what amenities and conveniences you want to reduce or do without, and shut them off or ration your use.
2007-07-19 09:12:22 · answer #10 · answered by Helmut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋