Utility Saving Tips

Would like to share the u/m Money-saving ways to survive the rising cost of living(Beating Inflation).

Below is an extracts being reflected on the Spring magazine – by Cheryl Shen as follows:-

Utility – One of the easiest ways to cut costs is to save electricity and water to cut down on those households bills – and in doing so, you can even play a part in saving the environment.

Households Appliances – Turn off all electrical appliances and power mains when not in use. Appliances continue to consume small amounts of energy even when they are ‘turned off’. It is estimated that standby power ranges from 10 – 15 watts, and sometimes more.

Time Your Cooling – Can’t do without that energy guzzling air-conditioner? Use the timer function and set it to turn off after a few hours.

Watt Savings – Another energy saver is to swap incandescent light bulbs to energy saving compact fluorescent bulbs which use 70% to 80% less energy.

Wash Wisely – There are lots of small things you can do, such as turning off the water when soaping in the shower and keeping bath-time down to 5 minutes.

Cook smart – It’s often cheaper to eat at home, but cooking too can suck up a lot of wasted energy in gas and electricity.Make sure that you choose the right size refrigerator for your family size, and where possible, buy an energy efficient brand.