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Saving Energy at Home, continued
Other Appliances
- Turn off appliances at the power source when they are not being
used.
- If you use an electric blanket,
switch it on about half an hour before you go to bed and then switch
off again just before you are in bed.
- When
you are finished watching a movie, turn off your VCR at the unit,
rather than just using the stop button on the remote control.
- Switch
off computers and printers at the power source.
- Activate
your computer’s energy-saving “sleep mode”.
- Only
run your dishwasher when you have a full load of dishes, and use
the lowest suitable temperature setting.
- Use
a solar pool heater to heat a swimming pool or hot tub, and cover
with a pool blanket when not in use.
- Keep
the swimming pool water temperature less than 80oF.
- Use
a timer to turn the swimming pool filter pump on and off.
- When
going on vacation, use timers to switch lights and appliances on
and off, rather than leaving them on all the time.
General Home Tips
- Homes can be built that use less energy. Insulation keeps the
heat in, and windows can be placed in areas to keep the heat in or
out. Some houses now have solar panels for heating water.
- Some
electricity companies give you the option of choosing whether the
energy you use comes from burning fossil fuels or from cleaner
energy sources, like wind turbines. Check with your local electricity
company
to see if you can switch to a cleaner type of energy.
 
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