Saving Electricity Around the Home
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May-06-2010
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Saving energy around the home is a key way to cut down on both bills and the amount of emissions that we're responsible for.
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Whether they have financial or environmental interests at heart, most people would like to reduce the amount of electricity they use every month. While turning the electricity off entirely is hardly a reasonable option, using special tips, tricks and strategies to save using electricity unnecessarily certainly is. Familiarise yourself with the best ways to save electricity around the home; you'll not only save money on your monthly bill, but you'll help reduce your overall impact on the environment as well.
Top Tips for Saving Electricity Around the Home
Dual Fuel Plans
Firstly, if your chief concern is saving money then you should consider signing up for a dual fuel plan. If you're currently receiving your gas and electricity from two separate sources, then you're not enjoying the benefits of dual fuel. In some instances, you can receive both forms of energy from a single supplier and receive a discount for doing so. In addition, switching to dual fuel has the additional benefit of saving time on homeowner admin, as it means you only have one company and one bill to deal with. Finding out whether duel fuel plans are available in your area could save you both time and money.
Turn Off the Tumble Dryer
Though they have become more efficient in recent years, tumble dryers still use a large amount of electricity. While you probably don't use yours every day, when you do use it your bill is going to reflect it. Line dry your clothes whenever possible; when you do use your tumbler dryer, make sure clothes have become as dry as possible in the washing machine through a fast spin first, which will reduce the strain on your tumble dryer.
Use Energy Saving Light Bulbs
We've all seen those oddly-shaped energy saving light bulbs; did you know that they can help reduce your overall electricity bill by a significant degree? 10% to 15% of the average homeowner's electricity bill is used for lighting. A lot of that is due to the fact that traditional bulbs turn energy into heat, which uses up a lot more electricity. Energy saving bulbs are up to four times less energy and last much longer than traditional bulbs. They may be slightly more expensive that conventional bulbs, but they'll save you money in the long run.
Unplug Unused Appliances
For convenience's sake, many of us leave our televisions and other appliances on standby when not in use. Similarly, we often leave toasters and other small appliances plugged in. Did you know that those items continue to use up to 85% of the energy they use when switched on even when they are plugged in but not actually switch on? Make a point of switching them off when not in use, and get into the habit of unplugging them entirely. This will cut down the total amount of energy that your home or flat uses and, whilst the planet might not be able to thank you directly, if thanks are you motivation then you can be certain that your end of the month energy bills will be cut shorter, which is a different type of thanks, perhaps a more immediate one.
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Article Source :
http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Saving Electricity Around the Home_18121.aspx
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Author Resource :
Electricity saving tips are something that Marcus Gallon has written on regularly, along with gas and dual fuel tariffs in the UK.
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home energy ,
Category :
Business
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Home Based Business
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