{"id":90568,"date":"2015-05-29T09:10:23","date_gmt":"2015-05-29T07:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=90568"},"modified":"2015-05-29T09:10:23","modified_gmt":"2015-05-29T07:10:23","slug":"energy-saving-tips-from-eskom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2015\/05\/29\/energy-saving-tips-from-eskom\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy saving tips from Eskom"},"content":{"rendered":"

Eskom<\/a> gives some helpful hints on how you can save up to 10 per cent on your electricity bill.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Hot water:<\/strong><\/p>

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  • Turn down the thermostat on your electrical element geyser to 60\u00b0C<\/li>\n
  • Don\u2019t use hot water for tasks you can accomplish with cold water – such as rinsing dishes and vegetables<\/li>\n
  • Only use hot water for cleaning tasks that really need it, like washing your hands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Fridge freezer:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Set your fridge to 3\u00b0C \u2013 any lower and it will use more electricity than necessary<\/li>\n
    • Make sure the seals of your fridge and freezer doors are intact<\/li>\n
    • Don\u2019t open the door unnecessarily<\/li>\n
    • Place your fridge somewhere cool – away from sun-facing walls and windows, and as far as possible from the stove<\/li>\n
    • Defrost your chest freezer twice a year; upright freezers should be defrosted three times a year<\/li>\n
    • Don\u2019t overfill your fridge or freezer; only use 90% of its capacity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Living rooms and bedrooms:<\/strong><\/p>

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      • Always switch off lights in unoccupied rooms<\/li>\n
      • Unplug all appliances you are not using<\/li>\n
      • Don\u2019t leave computers, TVs and DVD players on standby \u2013 if you do, these appliances use up to 50% of the power they normally use<\/li>\n
      • Keep curtains and blinds open during the day to optimise natural light and postpone switching on artificial lighting until it gets dark<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>
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