Electricity Saving Tips
Refrigerators
Make sure your refrigerator door seals are airtight. Test them by closing the door over a piece of paper or a peso bill so it is half in and half out of the refrigerator. If you can pull the paper or bill out easily, the latch may need adjustment, the seal may need replacing, or you may consider buying a new unit. Regularly defrost manual-defrost freezers and refrigerators Frost buildup decreases the energy efficiency of the unit. Don’t allow frost to build up more than one quarter of an inch.
Smart Power Strips
Use Smart Power Strips to Save Energy. Many electronics go into standby mode when you turn them off. Reduce wasted (vampire) power by plugging electronics into a smart power strip, which can turn your electronics off completely
LED Lighting
LED bulbs are rapidly expanding in household use. LEDs: A New Kind of Light. LED bulbs offer similar light quality to traditional incandescent, last 25 times as long, and use even less energy than CFLs. Choose ENERGY STAR-qualified LEDs for the highest quality and energy savings.
Television
Switch off your TV when you’re not watching. Switching to standby is better than leaving your TV on, but it’s still more energy-efficient to switch it off completely. Make sure the brightness of your TV is right for your room. Factory settings are typically brighter than necessary.
