What are 10 ways to save energy in your home?

21 tips: no-cost ways to save electricity

  1. Turn off unnecessary lights.
  2. Use natural light.
  3. Use task lighting.
  4. Take shorter showers.
  5. Turn water off when shaving, washing hands, brushing teeth.
  6. Fix that leaky faucet.
  7. Unplug unused electronics.
  8. Ditch the desktop computer.

What are 3 ways to reduce energy at home?

Energy conservation can be as simple as turning off lights or appliances when you do not need them. You can also use energy-intensive appliances less by performing household tasks manually, such as hang-drying your clothes instead of putting them in the dryer, or washing dishes by hand.

How can we use less electricity?

Before you start

  1. Before you start. Understand your energy bill.
  2. Switch off standby.
  3. Draught-proof windows and doors.
  4. Turn off lights.
  5. Careful with your washing.
  6. Avoid the tumble dryer.
  7. Spend less time in the shower.
  8. Swap your bath for a shower.

What uses the most energy in your home?

What Uses the Most Energy in Your Home?

  • Cooling and heating: 47% of energy use.
  • Water heater: 14% of energy use.
  • Washer and dryer: 13% of energy use.
  • Lighting: 12% of energy use.
  • Refrigerator: 4% of energy use.
  • Electric oven: 3-4% of energy use.
  • TV, DVD, cable box: 3% of energy use.
  • Dishwasher: 2% of energy use.

What causes high electric bills?

Why is my electricity or gas bill so high? There is a number of reasons as to why your energy bill is higher than you expected. These could include the bill being based on an estimated rather than actual energy use, inadequate insulation, a cold spell, having just moved to a new home and lots more.

Does using a fan use a lot of electricity?

Do Fans Use a Lot of Electricity? Running a fan takes a lot less electricity than running an air conditioner; ceiling fans average at about 15-90 watts of energy used, and tower fans use about 100 watts.