Tips For Saving Electricity in The Home

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TIPS FOR SAVING ELECTRICITY IN THE HOME
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Use the Right Light Bulb

• CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamp) instead of
  incandescent bulbs.
• You can save up to 65 percent of energy in this
  way.

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Advantages of Haverland Electric Radiators

• Plug appliances in only if you will be using
  them.
• There is no reason for a microwave or washing
  machine or TV to be on standby all the time and
  standby uses almost as much electricity as if the
  appliance was being used.
• A possible 20 saving can accrue this way.

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Do not leave gadgets such as phones and tablet
computers plugged in permanently.
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• Turn off the lights when you are not in the room.

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Make do with a single light on in the room rather
than multiple lights.
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• Set the refrigerator temperature to mid-level.
• This is enough to preserve food without wasting
  money.

Step 3 Fix Mounting Brackets
Step 5 Screw into brackets
Step 6 Plug into 13 amp socket
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If you have an air conditioner then use it
sparingly. Air conditioners are particularly
heavy on energy use.
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Fit individual thermostats to each
radiator. There is no need to keep every room at
the same temperature.
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Wear suitable clothing in cold weather. You may
love your favourite t shirt but it is cheaper to
throw a sweater on than heat a house or flat.
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Take advantage of government schemes to insulate
your house. In the UK, the green deal lets you
pay for improvements such as loft and cavity wall
insulation through your monthly energy bill.
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Use websites like www.uswitch.com to monitor the
best deals on the market and change your supplier
to the most suitable deal.
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Pay for your energy by direct debit. It is
usually cheaper than by invoice.  
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Contact
Eco Stores Direct Ltd Head Office Conyngham
Hall Bond End Harrogate HG5 9AY Tel - 0330
333 2262 (local call rate from BT landline)
info_at_electricradiatorsdirect.co.uk