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Do not leave your cell phone charger in the circuit if not in use | Ensure that fridge door seals are intact | Switch off the fridge when it is empty or when going on holiday | Let hot food cool down before placing it in the refrigerator | De-ice the freezer regularly | Do not overstock your fridge – it blocks air flow | 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 a pressure cooker when preparing food that normally takes a long time to cook | Never use the stove or hot plate as heaters | A geyser accounts for up to 40% of your electricity bill | Wrapping your geyser in an insulating blanket can cut power consumption by half | Electric heaters that are controlled by thermostats are more energy efficient | Run the machine only when there is a full load | 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 | A front loader washing machine uses less water and cost less to operate