Energy Saving Tips

• Pool Pump:
  Don’t run the pool pump too long. Generally four to six hours per day filtration time is enough for crystal clean swimming. As a general rule, you can reduce your pump hours by around half in the non-swimming season.
   
• Clothes Dryer:
  Remember you can be more energy efficient by using an outdoor clothes line or indoor clothes horse, when you can. Never put dripping wet clothes in your dryer, spin them first.
   
• Dishwasher:
  A half full dishwasher uses the same amount of energy as a full one, so by waiting until the end of the day you’ll not only have a full load but you will save. If they are available, use economy or energy saving settings on your dishwasher for maximum energy efficiency.
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• Washing Machine:
  Washing machines use little energy if the cold water cycle is selected. If you use a warm wash you may be paying 5 times the amount of a cold wash.
   
• Ironing:
  When ironing, set the temperature according to the fabric. Consider doing all the ironing at once to avoid reheating of the iron several times. You can also minimise ironing by folding clothes straight out of the dryer or off the clothes line.
   
• Reverse Cycle Air Conditioner:
  Consider turning the thermostat on your air conditioner up a degree or two in summer or down one or two degrees in winter. If the air conditioner is on, keep doors and windows closed to keep the conditioned air in. Each degree on the thermostat either cooler or warmer can increase cooling and heating costs by up to 10%.
   
• Electric Heater:
  If the heater has a thermostat, consider turning it down one or two degrees in winter. Each degree lower can decrease heating costs by up to 10%. When the heater is on, close the curtains and blinds to keep the heat inside a room.
   
• Electric Oven:
  When using your oven, only pre-heat if necessary and resist opening the oven door to help keep the heat in. Try to use microwaves, electric frypans or pressure cookers when possible as they are more energy efficient than using the oven. Thawing frozen foods fully before cooking can also reduce cooking time and save money.
   
• Lights:
  Lighting can make up almost 10% of your household energy usage. Avoid leaving unnecessary lights on and switch them off when no one is in the room. For outdoor lights consider using motion sensors.
   
• Television:
  When finished watching, turn off the television. Some televisions use electricity in standby mode, so turning off at the switch or power point rather than the remote can save money.