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Mojo Power
Energy Saving Tips
Saving energy can be as simple as turning off a switch rather than
leaving an appliance on stand-by. The less energy you use, the less you
have to pay for. You’ll also be helping the environment by reducing the
greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy use.Mojo Power Energy Saving Tips Laundry Buy a washing machine that suits your needs and use it wisely. Adjust the water level to match the load. Use the soak cycle to remove stains. Use the sud-saving option to re-use water from previous loads. Consider using warm or cold water settings rather than hot. Drying clothes costs nothing if you use the sun, but this isn't always an option. A clotheshorse can be used in a spare room or near a heater. Avoid using a heater just for drying clothes. If you're in a hurry to get your clothes dried, try using a fan. Fans take up way less energy than a dryer, but they help to keep the air flowing. When you do use a clothes dryer, set the temperature no hotter than warm. Keep the vent free of lint and clean the filter after each load. Switch the dryer off as soon as the clothes feel dry — never overload or underload the dryer. Fridges and Freezers Fridges and freezers use about 8%* of energy consumed yearly in the average Australian home. Lower temperatures increase energy usage. Defrost ice build-up. Make sure doors seal properly. Open doors only when necessary and close quickly. Keep the condenser coils and seals dust free. Keep the fridge out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources. Don't put hot food in the fridge. Turn off a second fridge that's not being used. An extra fridge can cost over $100 a year to run. Lighting Lighting uses about 23%* of energy consumed yearly in the average home. LED bulbs require much less wattage than CFL or Incandescent light bulbs, which is why LEDs are more energy-efficient and longer lasting than their competitors. The lower the wattage needed, the better.
Cooling Insulated homes retain cool air and minimise heat transference from the outside air. Leave fresh air and exhaust controls, where available, on cooling units in the closed position. Shade windows with awnings or curtains. Blocking the sun before it strikes your glass could save you up to $100 per year in cooling costs. Try opening your house up in the evening to let in the cool night air and shut all windows and doors during the day to keep out the afternoon heat. Fans can be a cheap, low-energy way of moving cool or warm air around the home. The stream of air blowing over someone in a room can reduce the tempera- ture of the air around them by 2° to 3°C. Heating Heating is a large part of your energy account, with cooling it uses about 40%* of the energy consumed yearly in the average home. There are many simple ways of reducing the cost. Every degree can reduce your costs by 10%. If you need to heat your home set your thermostat to between 18° and 20° C. With the use of good insulation in your roof, walls-and floors you can save up to $100 every year. Close off areas being heated. Block off chimneys when not in use. Installing good-quality and well-fitted curtains or blinds can save you up to 10% on your heating bills. Cracks and gaps in houses can account for 10 – 15% of heat loss. Save energy by sealing up gaps and install draught excluders under doors, soft rubber weather strips around windows, and seal around skirting and architraves. On sunny winter days, take advantage of free warmth by pulling back the curtains and letting the sun through the windows. Hot water Hot water uses about 25%* of the energy consumed yearly in the average home, so be sure to: Check regularly for leaks — a leaking hotwater system wastes water and uses energy continually. Have a short shower instead of a bath. Install a water restrictor or low-flow showerhead. Switch off the hot water system when going away for more than two weeks. Fill the kettle or jug from the cold tap and only fill with the amount of water needed.
Summer energy saving tips
Here are some tips to help you conserve energy and save money in the beautiful
Aussie summer:
Cooling your home
Unless it’s a really hot day, use fans rather than air-conditioning to cool your home. Close
your curtains on sunny days to stop sunlight from heating your home. Draught-proofing is a
cheap and easy way to conserve energy. It will ensure that cool air stays inside. Don’t go
lower than 24 or 25 degrees on your air-con. A single degree warmer can reduce cooling
costs by 10%. Keep an eye on the condition of your air conditioner. Keep it free from dirt
and leaves to ensure it runs at maximum efficiency. Use zoned cooling or separate air
conditioning units to cool only the parts of the home that you’re using. When buying an air
conditioner, make sure you choose the right size. Too big or too small and it won’t run
efficiently.
Inside your home
Save 100% on drying costs, put your clothes on the line rather than using the dryer. When
washing clothes, use warm or cold water, rather than hot. On hot days, avoid using
appliances that create heat and humidity. If you have a second fridge, just turn it on when
you really need that chilled beer and wine. Take cooler showers or baths and use the
bathroom vent fan to reduce heat and humidity.
Outside the home
Consider planting trees or bushes outside to increase shading and reduce the direct
sunlight entering your home. Install motion sensors on security lights and solar lights for
garden pathways.Pool owners should reduce daily pumping time – it’s enough to filter the entire water
volume once per day. Consider whether you need power tools and electric mowers,
blowers and trimmers– manual versions are available and save you money, whilst giving
you a good workout. Use the BBQ. It will save you money and it’s the Aussie way!
Winter energy saving tips
Heating your home
Set the thermostat of heaters to 18-20°. Open curtains during the day and close them
during the evening/night to keep the heat inside. Only heat and light rooms you are
using. Where possible, zone your lighting and ducted heating and close off doors to
unoccupied rooms. Keep the heat inside during winter - seal up any gaps and cracks in
external walls, floors and ceiling. Dress for the weather - wear extra layers inside and
lower your heating temperature. Close blinds, curtains, windows and doors on cold
days to keep the heat in. Ensure all heaters are regularly maintained to remove dust and
ensure adequate air flow. Minimise your use of portable electric heaters.
Others could include:
Try and hang wet washing outside or near a breeze and finish off drying in the dryer.
Leave the oven door open after finish cooking to use up the heat if it is safe. If you have
to use the dryer add a dry towel to the wet clothes to soak up some moisture.
Recharge devices at night if you are on a Time of Use product. If you have solar use as
many appliances as you need to in the sunny hours of the day e.g. washing machine,
dryer and recharge devices
Did you know? Everyday, Australians use enough electricity to power eight billion TVs or to
charge over 110 billion mobile phones. That’s about ten million households and businesses
chewing through over half a million mega-watt hours of electricity every single day. We also use
enough natural gas to boil water for 36 billion cups of tea.
*TVs calculated based on average consumption of 40-inch screen LED TVs 10 h/day test standard from energyrating.gov.au. Light bulbs
calculated based on use of 60 W bulbs. Mobile phones calculated based on Electric Power Research Institute report.
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