Tips

Compact fluorescents are designed to fit most standard light fixtures, last 10 times longer, and use 70% less energy.
Halogen bulbs use 50% less energy than incandescent bulbs, last two to four times longer, and are compatible with dimmer switches.
Programmable timers turn selected lights on and off at specified times, and make your house look occupied.
Motion sensor lights turn on automatically when movement is detected in a certain zone.
Set your refrigerator to 3°C (37°F) and your freezer to -18°C (0°F).
Replace worn doors seals on refrigerators and freezers.
A microwave uses up to 50% less then a conventional electric oven.
1/4 of your hot water is used for clothes washing. Wash with warm or cold water and always rinse with cold water.
Set your electric water heater's thermostat to a maximum of 60°C (140°F).
Weather-strip around doors and windows and caulk (from the inside).
The easiest and least expensive area to insulate is your attic. Insulate to R40.
Set your thermostat between 24°C (74°F) and 26°C (78°F) in summer.
Furnace filters should be cleaned or changed once a month during the heating season, and during the air conditioning season.
Turn your pool filter off on cooler summer nights.
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