- Switch off lights and fans when not required.
- Replace bulbs with LED bulbs, tube lights & CFL(Compact Flourescent Lamps).
- Utilise natural light by using electronic chokes & regulators.
- Optimise use of lights in malls, multiplexes & hotels.
- Take advantage of daylight by using light-coloured.
- De-dust lighting fixtures to maintain illumination.
- Use task lighting instead of brightly lighting an entire room.
- Compact LED bulbs and fluorescent bulbs are four times more energy efficient than incandescent bulbs.
- Use electronic chokes in place of conventional copper chokes.
- Select iron boxes with automatic temperature cutoff.
- Use appropriate regulator position for ironing.
- Do not put more water on clothes while ironing.
- Replace conventional regulators with electronic regulators for ceiling fans.
- Install exhaust fans at a higher elevation than ceiling fans.
- Set thermostat in medium cooling position.
- Keep adequate space from wall.
- Do not overload the refrigerator.
- Defrost your refrigerator regularly.
- Don't keep your refrigerator or freezer too cold.
- Make sure your refrigerator door seals are airtight.
- Do not open the doors of the refrigerators frequently.
- Use smaller cabinets for storing frequently used items..
- Use after 10 PM or before 10 AM.
- Run washing machine only with full load.
- Use the shortest cycle time.
- Always wash only with full loads.
- Use optimal quantity of water.
- Use timer facility to save energy.
- Use the correct amount of detergent.
- Use hot water only for very dirty clothes.
- Always use cold water in the rinse cycle.
- Ensure proper sealing of doors and windows.
- Set thermostat at 26ú C for optimum cooling.
- Clean AC filter every month.
- Use film / tinted glass on windows.
- Prefer air conditioners having automatic temperature cut off.
- Keep regulators at "low cool" position.
- Seal the doors and windows properly.
- A roof garden can reduce the load on Air Conditioner.
- Use windows with sun films / curtains.
- Set your thermostat as high as comfortably possible in the summer.
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