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Unplug your laptop before going to bed | De-ice the freezer regularly | Keep freezers frost free will save you power and money | Replace conventional bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs were possible | Use a thermostatically controlled iron that switches itself off when the correct temperature is reached | Use distilled water in steam irons | Do NOT iron on soaking wet clothes | Do not leave the iron on if you are not using it at that time | Use a flask to keep your water hot | Use a pressure cooker when preparing food that normally takes a long time to cook | Consider buying a stove with a convection oven | Never use the stove or hot plate as heaters | Electric heaters that are controlled by thermostats are more energy efficient | Oil filled heaters are the safest | Soak your clothes first | Use the proper setting for the type of clothes you’re washing | If they are delicate or knit, use the setting offered rather than the “regular” setting. This will use less energy and the clothes will last longer | Locate your washing machine as close to the water tank as possible. The shorter distance, the less amount of heat loss in the pipes | Don’t put in more laundry detergent than you need | A front loader washing machine uses less water and cost less to operate