How to save money on your electricity bill 
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| Always warm (heat) water in a water boiler. It is the most efficient way to get warm water. Don't heat up more than what you need. Tip Credibility: 92 (Best Tip!) |
| Don't leave appliances on standby, it uses up as much electricity as if it was on. So switch your computer off properly, switch off the TV, go round the house and switch off all appliances you are not using. Tip Credibility: 74 |
| Make sure that your washing machine is full before you use it. Half loads use the amount of power and have to be done more frequently. Tip Credibility: 46 |
| Whenever the weather permits use a washing line outside. It uses no power and your clothes will smell better than if you use the dryer. Tip Credibility: 46 |
| Switch to eco light bulbs. They last longer, use less electricity and are easier on the eyes. Tip Credibility: 42 |
| Turn off your appliances at the wall rather than just using the standby mode. You can save up to 30% of your electricity with just this tip. Tip Credibility: 41 |
| Use a slow cooker (crock pot) to cook winter meals. They use a trickle of electricity and are actually cheaper to run than most stove tops. Tip Credibility: 41 |
| You can make a slow cooker with a box and some old blankets. Bring a pot of food to the boil. Wrap in the blankets and put in the box. Be careful! The residual heat will continue to cook your food without power. Tip Credibility: 41 |
| Move your desk to take more advantage of the natural light. It's better for your eyes and it's free. Tip Credibility: 41 |
| Use a sun geyser or solar geyser to heat water to boiling point! Connect it up in such a way that your electric geyser can be your backup on days without sun. Tip Credibility: 41 |
| Install piping on the roof to preheat the water running into your electric geyser using the sun. Piping system can freeze up at night or in cold weather. You use zero electricity if you bypass the geyser and shower or bath in the afternoons. Tip Credibility: 41 |
| During the winter most people leave power going to their central a/c units, even though it never runs. By turning off the breaker, you cut the electricity flow and save money. In spring, turn it back on 1 month before you need it again! Tip Credibility: 31 |
| Don't overfill your kettle when making tea or coffee, just heat the water that you need. If you drink a lot of tea, a teapot and cosy can save having to boil more water Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Phone chargers can use power when they are plugged in, even if they aren't charging anything, so remember to unplug them when you're done. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Investing a solar power system in our home is a good way to save electric bills + go green. With the price drop of solar panels and government rebates & utilities, it makes much easier to invest one of this. It might cost us $0 or maybe few thousands. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| A timer and thermostat will make any electric heater more efficient. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Screen savers may use more power than actually using the computer. If away from your computer for more than an hour, turn it off or switch to sleep mode. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Solar heating is the 'greenest' way to heat water, followed by a heat pump system or an instant gas heater. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Heating water uses about a third of the total energy in most homes. Reduce this by using cold water where possible eg for rinsing dishes, filling the jug, etc. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Fan-assisted ovens warm up more quickly and use about 20% less heat than conventional ovens. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Use the correct size saucepan for your ingredients and leave lid on if possible. The contents will take less time to get hot. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Buy a double saucepan (the sort that has a steamer saucepan on top) so that you can cook two vegetables over the one burner. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Plan your cooking so you use a warm hotplate for more than one thing. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Check fridge seals. If they have come away from the edge of the door or are cracked, cool air will be escaping. Replace worn seals to make your fridge more efficient. Tip Credibility: 4 |
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