Energy Saving Tips

Saving electricity is the need of hour as there is growing demand of energy in the country.

Use of Big Glass Window Gives More Natural Light....

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• Paint walls and ceilings in light colors. 
• Provide proper ventilation to enhance natural light and air.
• Keep lamps and fixtures clean to provide more light.
• Avoid the use of decorative and concealed lighting.
• Use wiring of proper size to reduce energy loss and fire hazards.
• Use florescent tube lights or CFL because they consume less electricity giving more light and have long life.
• Decrease partition height wherever possible to provide light in both parts from one point. 
• Avoid the use of artificial light during day.
• Use coolers and air conditioners carefully.F
• Fit external lights with a motion sensor.

Fans

• Replace conventional regulators with electronic regulators for ceiling fans. 
• Install exhaust fan above the height of ceiling fan.
• Grease electric fans regularly to avoid unnecessary fraction.

Refrigerators

Electronic Devices

• Do not switch on power when TV and Audio system are not in use, as idle operation also losses energy. 

Computer

• Save energy by switching off the monitor when not in use.
• Set computer monitor and copier to use sleep mode when not in use helps to cut energy cost by approximately 40%.
• Draw power plug from sockets when not in use.

Washing Machine

• Always wash only with full load.
• Use optimal quantity of water. 
• Make use of ‘Timer facility’ in washing machine to save energy.
• Use detergent in required quantity.
• Apply hot water for cleaning of dirty clothes.
• Avoid electric drier and use natural drying for clothes.

Air Conditioner

• Prefer air conditioner having automatic temperature cut off.
• Keep regulator at low cool position.
• Operate ceiling fan for spreading cold air effectively throughout the room.
• Seal door and windows properly.
• Maintain proper air circulation between wall and air conditioner.
• Apply thermal insulation with roof to reduce the load on air conditioner. 
• Use window pans which should have sun films/curtains. 
• Do not place lamps or TV set near air conditioner? 
• Keep air conditioner in the shadow of plant or trees, if it’s working in the sun.  
• Replace air conditioner filters every month. 
• Buy equipments of proper size to meet your family's needs - an oversized air conditioner unit will waste energy.

Electric Motors

• Lubricate motors and motor drives regularly to reduce friction. 
• Keep motors clean to help them cool properly. 
• Place motors as close to the load as possible. Pulley drives should be avoided if possible and use direct coupling.
• Use motors according to your requirement as oversized motors waste energy.
• Motors should be of high efficiency.
• Tight the belt and pulley regularly to reduce the loss of energy due to slip. 
• Replace worn out bearing immediately and ensure timely repairs.  
• Spend maximum time with family in a room by changing living habits to save electricity.