2007-11-13 19:40:52 · 4 answers · asked by 1/32infman310 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
With all due repect; if you find any; let the entire World know.
Certainly there are timers for lighting and appliances.
One way to SAVE, might be just "shutting off" certain things; especially all items that have "Soft Off" systems; IE: Comps/ Cable TV/ etc. Even small amounts of energy are being drawn in those appliances that have instant on, or remain in suspension modes.
You might also invest in a timer system for your hot water; allowing for peak period use. Using a Micro Wave oven is more efficient than the usual one. Obviously the refrig. can't be timed or shut off; but you can manage its energy use by fractional dial changes. Turn off lights when not in use; and/or ceiling fans. Adjust heating and cooling by fractions in degrees, allowing less energy draw.
Beyond those; check filters for ac/heat systems, and replace with clean; regularly. Check attic/crawl space insulation, and add more if possible. Check windows/doorways for how well they are sealed.
Steven Wolf
2007-11-13 22:57:45 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you're precise that electrical energy won't be able to be saved for destiny utilization. electrical energy is unlike a commodity, yet you're measured with the aid of ways plenty you have utilized with the aid of the meter. as a result, turning off your home equipment and lighting fixtures furniture whilst no longer in use will keep your money. in case you turn off your electrical energy in top situations, then you definately're helping the electrical powered corporation to conserving up with the call for and perform greater effectively. as a result, much less downtime and restore expenses equivalent decrease fees to all purchasers. in case you look exterior around your place, you will see a some thing like a pitcher bowl lined a around metallic meter disc. that's your electric meter and that's get study each and each month with the aid of a guy or a gal out of your electric corporation to desperate how plenty you have used. In some areas, electric meters are remotely study.
2016-12-16 08:12:57 · answer #2 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am curious to know what a green power switch is also...lol
The only switch capable to reduce consumption of electricity around the home would be a dimmer switch...but that is only good for lighting other than flourescent bulbs...incandescent types...
If wanting to be electric cost concious, then read other comments here as those comments are really the best advice you can have...
Look to appliances that consume the most and learn how to use them to your best advantage offering less waste...televisions, electric water heaters, computers and monitors, especially...
There are no "quick-fix" items, I assure you...!
2007-11-14 01:13:38 · answer #3 · answered by farplaces 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a gimmick! All switches work the same. Turn them off and you save energy.
2007-11-14 00:19:46 · answer #4 · answered by rico3151 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋