LouLou asked:
Could anyone advise me on saving energy in my home, Do I save more energy turning my appliances off by the wall socket or is it just the same if I turn them off by the button-for example turning my tv off from the button on the tv(not standby).
Could anyone advise me on saving energy in my home, Do I save more energy turning my appliances off by the wall socket or is it just the same if I turn them off by the button-for example turning my tv off from the button on the tv(not standby).
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turning your central heating down by 1 degree can save 6% on your annual fuel bill.
then theres the usual things like energy saving lightbulbs
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Buy thermal and put in walls and under carpets and seal gaps.If the heat cant get out then your system wont be working hard and will save you money and will save energy.
If its on standby you only save about 20% energy, turn things off when your done, pulling the plug out helps prevent the possibilty of a fire.
Apparently, you still use 40% of the electricity if you put your tv on standby rather than turning it off. I think this applies to all electrical appliances. It’s also safer.
shower with friends
buttons will do.the electrical circuit is cut off so no energy will flow.also use those low-electricity lightbulbs.they come in while light which is very soothing to the eye after a long day.but also in yellow light.
As previous said off is off. However I have gotten into the habit of unplugging small appliances if we go away for several days. Not to save energy but to avoid fire as many small appliances are made cheaply and I don’t trust any of them.
Use the new flourensence bulbs, that saves money, install timers where you can. I put a timer on our bathrooms as there is about five fatboy bulbs in the fixtures and the bathroom lights are always left on by someone. the timer shuts them off in 10 or 20 minutes.
This is quite an obvious answer… You’ve just gotta turn things off when you leave rooms, thats the best way you can save energy. Typically appliances use very little energy when you leave them on standby, but it still helps to turn them off. For instance, stereos which seem to take up no power if you leave them with no songs on, however, it’s using power just to display ’song 22′ on its list… but people don’t energy save because they can’t be bothered to turn things off… and yes turning the sockets off your Tv will help, Tv’s have a timer on usually – including the date etc – it needs power to keep displaying this. If you’ve ever had a power cut you’ll know you have to reset pretty much every timer – this is a good example of how turning sockets off can help.
Voila
Good luck with the energy saving, you’re helping everyone!
yes at wall you could buy energy saving light bulbs to they a fluorescent and burn 8 amps and give out 40 amps of light (example)though you probably all ready got them
Turning off modern day appliances does not always turn off all the power they consume. Unplugging from the wall is also too tedious for some people. However, plugging them into power strips with switches and with surge protection (not battery back up models, as they still draw power) will allow you to turn the power completely off to several items with flip of a switch. The downside is the loss of set data for items that do not have internal memory, such as alarm clocks without battery backup. Generally though, heating and cooling take a lot of power and can contribute a great deal to the cost of your energy. Turning down the thermostat, installing extra insulation, and covering windows with plastic will help keep that cost down significantly. Fluorescent lights, whether it’s the single bulbs for lamps, or replacement fixtures for rooms will decrease the power consumption in your home. Replacing the standard lighting fixtures in your rooms with fluorescent fixtures will save on the cost of power, light bulbs, and will generate more true light allowing you to see better. They last much longer and consume less power. Many electric companies will evaluate your home free of charge to locate any problem areas. Sometimes appliances that are not working correctly, such as furnaces, can pull more power than necessary and jack up your electric bill. I know because my furnace did the same thing. Try to pinpoint those potential problem areas in your home.
1) Setting Your Thermostat
Install a programmable thermostat compatible with your heating and cooling system. Make sure to set it comfortably low in the winter and comfortably high in the summer.
2) Lower Your Water Heater Temperature
Lower the thermostat on your hot water heater to 120 degrees farenheit.
3) Washing Clothes or Dishes
Follow the full load guideline. Never use the dishwasher or washing machine unless it houses a full load.
4) Power Down Computers and Monitors
Turn off your computer and monitor when they are not being used. Contrary to popular beliefs, turning them on and off will not cause damage. If you are away from your computer at different intervals, make sure you have set the power save options.
5) Drying Dishes
Air dry dishes rather than using the heated drying cycle.
6) Washing in Cold Water
Wash clothes in cold water. This not only reduces hot water usage, but it is better for your clothing as well.
7) Use Compact Fluorescent Lighting
Take Showers
Use compact fluorescent bulbs to light your home. Not only do these bulbs use less energy, but they last longer than traditional bulbs.
Take short showers instead of baths. The amount of water used, and heated is significantly less for a shower.
Turn every thing off at the wall appliances taht are still on standby drain a small amount of power.
move back in with your parents and let them foot the bill
Turn anything you are not using of by the plug,use energy saving light bulbs.reuse your plastic bags,recyle,get your loft insulated,turn your heating down by the thermostat thats all i can think of at the moment.
Use appliances when it is required, avoide using lights during day, when it comes to TV & Music system switch it from the remote & the power. Use tubelights & other power saving lights more. Do not simply use high power bulbs for decorations, after charging the mobiles do not forget to switch of the power.
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Turn all appliances off at the wall sockets, turn the heating off.
Return to bed and smother yourself with blankets for the day.
1 hour before your husband/partner returns get up, turn heating on and cook dinner. SORTED….
one room one light try switching it on when you need it save you a fortune
Pay for wall insultation
Switch off all appliances and lights when the are not needed. Wash as 30 degrees. Energy saving lightbulbs. Switch to good energy.
Yeah just sit down for the whole day. Don’t do any exercise at all. Nice.
By turning appliances off at the wall you are ensuring that there is no current in the appliance to generate heat and therefore use power. Another good tip is to replace all your light bulbs with energy saving bulbs. A 20W energy saving bulb gives about the same light intensity as a 100W conventional bulb.
How about spending less time inside on your computer and more time outside in the fresh air. Switching everything off as you go out the door.
Other hints are:
Energy saving lightbulbs.
Only putting as much water in the kettle as you need rather than filling it up.
Turn down the heating a wear warmer clothes.
Buy new energy saving bulbs they last longer and use less energy and if you have to buy new appliances get the energy saving ones. Plug out all appliances if you are not using them. Don’t leave lights swiched on if you are not in the room. Try to use your appliances later in the night.
Sit down,simple but efective
A cell phone (mobile phone) charger uses as much energy when your phone is not connected to it. So unplug your charger once your phone is charged.
Spend the winter in Tenerife
By far the biggest use of energy in a cool climate home is heating. Live at a lower temperature, put on extra clothes, fleecy slippers etc. When you use heat, make it count, don’t heat space you aren’t using. By being sensible about heating you can save at least 10 times more energy than by worrying about appliances and light bulbs, although by all means do that too! Similar applies to air conditioning in a hot climate home.
Use bathwater for watering the garden, energy saving bulbs, cavity wall insulation, new loft insulation, turn the boiler stat down 1 peg, turn rads down a little, have showers not baths, if u do a little wee flush next time mmm maybe not he he, spend more time outdoors, walk more instead of the car.
buy the new aerial soapowder and turn your washing machine down to 30 degrees you’ll save quite a bit of energy doing this, insulate all windows and doors,the usual stuff as suggested by others.
stay in bed.alone!!
Do you know where your fuse box is? Ok, go switch the big button that says OFF. That way you won’t use any at all. BONUS!!
heres a few suggestions
turn all non essential items off when not being used
keep the heating on constant and not on timed (on a low temperature – this keeps the room at a constant heat.)
get loft and cavity wall insulation.
turn of lights when you leave a room
use energy saving light bulbs.
use the washingmachine lowest temperature and ty not to use the half load setting – wait till you have a full load
take showers instead of baths
shut doors to keep the heat in rooms
yes easy switch off everything when you don’t need it and keep the lights on in the room your using only not all over the house and use your Washers and dryers and hoover and lawn mower less than usual infact the word is ECONOMISE
Turn things off by the wall before bed. Don’t leave anything on standby cos you might as well leave it on permantly. Turn your heating down by one degree every day for a week [this way you won't notice the sudden loss of 5 or 6 degrees of heat in your house]. Make sure lights not left on where they don’t need to be. If you have children who don’t like the dark, invest in 10 watt bulbs for the night time. Only do full loads in washing machine and do them at 30 or 40 degrees. Don’t overload your tumbler dryer as this only takes longer than doing two small loads will. Turn off everything in the house, then walk round working out what needs to be left on [fridge?] and what gets left on. You’ll be surprised!
You don,t save any more electricity by turning appliances off at the socket, than by the off button. You can however save money if not energy by using things like washing machines tumble dryers and dishwashers at night when the electricity is charged at off peak rates. Plug a time clock into your socket and the appliance into that and set it to start after midnight.
stay in bed !
Hi,
Turning atthe button is enough as this will cutthe electricity circuit.
On the other hand once you have finished using your computer, remember to turn the modem off at the plug,. Most people forget about it as it is a small appliance, but realistically you do not need you modem whne you are not using the internet.
Do you have an electric cooker? These spend a lot of energy. Try turning off the ring or oven 5 minutes before your food is ready, trust me it is still cooking and you will be amazed at the energy you have been saving when your bill arrives.
Good luck!
Eat plenty of porridge
never put things on stanby coz they still suck energy….
the best energy saving tip is use solar panels and heat ur water from the sun
they were listed top on how to save energy!!!!!!
Turn off at the wall.Dont worry about the lights cos it costs more to turn them on and off than to run them. Mostl importantly dont use hot water in your washing machine.This will at least half your electricity bill on its own.
When one considers that there is so much energy being beamed to us from the sun, wave power sitting there waiting, and if you want a wind turbine in your back garden you have to apply for planning permission, it makes one wonder what it`s all about. I`ll tell you, think about your question, the amount of energy saved by you has not the slightest affect on global change. Once you have been programmed to think it does you will be paying more, out of your pocket into someone elses coffers. Don`t be conned, if the powers that be thought for one moment that solar,wave, and wind power really worked to alleviate global change, they would have done it on a grand scale? instead of which if you want to take advantage of wind power you have to apply for planning, what about solar panels on your roof? that will add value to your house and maybe put you in a higher tax band. What turning off power to appliances does is saves your pocket, which can`t be bad.
Un plug the plug….otherwise a current still flows from the mains……and it costs you money and wastes energy…..some people seem to disagree on here…maybe because they are steadfast in not bothering to unplug….but sometimes the truth has to be listened to!
Energy saving light bulbs….a no brainer
Only filling the kettle with enough water for the cuppas you want to make….
Heating your tank water up when you want it rather than twice a day every day even if ur going to be out…
leaving your t.v on standby or just turning the switch of on the wall will still have a current of energy around, by removing plugs (TV plug) from the wall and turning them off is the best option.
i think you have 2007 blues, the best advice i can give you is to go to for help and advice.
there are grants for making your home greener
you can buy energy saving light bulbs if u find this unhelpful then the best advice is to go down to your local council to have a word.