| Saving electricity helps in substantial reduction in the | | | | cooking smaller quantities of food. Though it |
| electricity bills and also helps save environment. For a | | | | consumes more power during operation, it can be |
| home user, the electricity bills are mainly driven by air | | | | termed as an electricity conservation appliance as it |
| conditioning and heating systems. If you are | | | | compensates the electricity used by heating in very |
| interested in electricity savings, it is better to focus | | | | less time. |
| on tips to reduce energy consumption of these | | | | Buying energy efficient goods is another way of |
| gadgets and appliances. Other electricity using | | | | saving electricity. Though energy efficient appliances |
| appliances are water heaters, washing machines, | | | | cost more initially, money saved through lesser |
| refrigerators that can have considerable participation | | | | electricity bills works out more beneficial in the long |
| in heavier electricity bills. | | | | run. Moreover, energy efficient models are superior in |
| The best way to save electricity is to switch off | | | | technology and have longer life than the other |
| entertainment gadgets when not in use. It is a | | | | models. Accumulated dust is another important factor |
| common tendency to leave television sets, monitors, | | | | to be aware of when we talk about energy |
| computers in standby mode. Most of these gadgets | | | | conservation and electricity savings. Dust makes the |
| and devices use almost 90% of electricity even in | | | | appliances work harder and can increase the |
| standby mode. It really pays to switch off devices | | | | electricity bills by 25%. It is important to be |
| when not in use. Replace incandescent light bulbs with | | | | knowledgeable about potential electricity hogs to |
| CFL or the most efficient LED lights. Microwave | | | | save on electricity bills. |
| ovens heat up quick and are ideal for reheating and | | | | |