Saving Electricity

Phate · 10-26-2004, 05:13 AM

Here are Some Tips for Saving Electricity in the Living Room:

Install ceiling insulation.
Keep curtains closed. This prevents heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer.
Close off unheated areas.
Don't overheat the room. Increasing the thermostat by 1 degree can increase costs by 3 percent.
Clean heating and air-conditioner filters regularly.
Dress appropriately.
Choose energy-efficient appliances. Compare energy rating labels before you buy.
Turn off appliances when you aren't using them.
Remove dust and fluff from the fan and reflective surfaces of heater to keep clean, efficient and safe.

Jon982 · 10-26-2004, 05:17 AM

The one of those I have the most trouble with is turning off appliances that arent in use.

Joe21 · 10-26-2004, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jon982

The one of those I have the most trouble with is turning off appliances that arent in use.

I do too. Mainly when I am just going to shower or go make some food.

The guy · 10-26-2004, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Jon982

The one of those I have the most trouble with is turning off appliances that arent in use.

I hate it when I leave for the day, and forget to turn off a light. I just know it going to run up my power bill.

capnjiffy · 10-26-2004, 09:38 AM

Is it better to leave your computer on overnight?

I haven't turned mine off in over a month.

Rory G · 10-26-2004, 11:51 AM

thanks for the tip, i also find that i save electricity by using timers on my main light swithces/lamps/electrical appliances in case i forget to turn them off.

tomgr8 · 10-26-2004, 04:24 PM

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Keep curtains closed. This prevents heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer

I never knew that. Thank you so very much

Kerrigore · 10-26-2004, 09:22 PM

Wow, I will make sure I will follow these rules this coming winter. Nothing better than to cut corners

ihatemonkeyman · 05-21-2005, 03:03 PM

The way most people waste elec and money is by not turning off appliances which are not in use. If you do turn them off at the wall, then you will save a lot per year

adamdiz · 05-21-2005, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ihatemonkeyman

The way most people waste elec and money is by not turning off appliances which are not in use. If you do turn them off at the wall, then you will save a lot per year

I could not agree more. If you turn off the lights when you are not using them, turn off the tv if you are not watching it, just any little thing like that will save you some money. Its not hard to do.

Rozzzza · 05-24-2005, 07:42 AM

On the subject, how much electricity does turning off appliances at the wall save, instead of just at the switch.

DrewTheGenius · 05-28-2005, 05:42 AM

What do you mean by saying dress appropriately?

adamdiz · 05-29-2005, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DrewTheGenius

What do you mean by saying dress appropriately?

What the poster means by "dressing appropriately" is that in the winter, don't run around in your boxers and shorts, and in the summer don't wear your winter coat. In the winter, Wear a little warmer clothes indoors to cut down on the cost of heating. And in the summer, wear clothes that are not heavy.
Hope this helps you to understand what he was talking about.

Jo_n_Mar · 12-21-2005, 08:00 PM

I read somewhere that a 100watt light bulb will increase your light bill by $18 per bulb...per hour(while it's on of course)compared to a 60 watt bulb.
So, if you have any 100's change them to 60.

listerfiend · 09-14-2007, 09:26 AM

most of this are pretty valid, but 'Dress appropriately'???

10-26-2004, 05:13 AM	#1
Phate Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3	Saving Electricity Here are Some Tips for Saving Electricity in the Living Room: Install ceiling insulation. Keep curtains closed. This prevents heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer. Close off unheated areas. Don't overheat the room. Increasing the thermostat by 1 degree can increase costs by 3 percent. Clean heating and air-conditioner filters regularly. Dress appropriately. Choose energy-efficient appliances. Compare energy rating labels before you buy. Turn off appliances when you aren't using them. Remove dust and fluff from the fan and reflective surfaces of heater to keep clean, efficient and safe.

10-26-2004, 09:22 PM	#8
Kerrigore Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 4	A very organized list Wow, I will make sure I will follow these rules this coming winter. Nothing better than to cut corners

10-26-2004, 05:17 AM	#2
Jon982 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 12	The one of those I have the most trouble with is turning off appliances that arent in use.

10-26-2004, 09:38 AM	#5
capnjiffy Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Madison Posts: 1	Is it better to leave your computer on overnight? I haven't turned mine off in over a month.

10-26-2004, 11:51 AM	#6
Rory G Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 8	thanks for the tip, i also find that i save electricity by using timers on my main light swithces/lamps/electrical appliances in case i forget to turn them off.

05-21-2005, 03:03 PM	#9
ihatemonkeyman Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 10	The way most people waste elec and money is by not turning off appliances which are not in use. If you do turn them off at the wall, then you will save a lot per year

05-24-2005, 07:42 AM	#11
Rozzzza Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 14	On the subject, how much electricity does turning off appliances at the wall save, instead of just at the switch.

05-28-2005, 05:42 AM	#12
DrewTheGenius COOL PERSON Join Date: May 2005 Location: NorCal Posts: 2	What do you mean by saying dress appropriately?

12-21-2005, 08:00 PM	#14
Jo_n_Mar Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3	I read somewhere that a 100watt light bulb will increase your light bill by $18 per bulb...per hour(while it's on of course)compared to a 60 watt bulb. So, if you have any 100's change them to 60.

09-14-2007, 09:26 AM	#15
listerfiend Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hillside, Glasgow Posts: 16	most of this are pretty valid, but 'Dress appropriately'???