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Unplug your laptop before going to bed | Ensure that fridge door seals are intact | De-ice the freezer regularly | Leave space between items on shelves, this allows cool air to circulate more easily | Replace conventional bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs were possible | Always switch off lights when they are not needed | Keep your kettle’s element clean of chlorine build up, by boiling vinegar diluted in water atleast once a month | Use a flask to keep your water hot | Don’t use a stove to light a cigarette | Never use the stove or hot plate as heaters | A geyser accounts for up to 40% of your electricity bill | Ensure that your thermostat is set to no more than 55 Degrees Celsius | Wrapping your geyser in an insulating blanket can cut power consumption by half | Electric heaters that are controlled by thermostats are more energy efficient | Oil filled heaters are the safest | Clothes that need a light cleaning don’t need to be washed as long as dirty work clothes | 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