AXA Home Insurance - Greener living.
Appliances
- Turn your appliances, TVs, Hi-fis, computers, etc., off at the plug, rather than leaving them on standby over night or during the day when you're not in.
- Don't leave your mobile phone charger plugged in when it's not being used - it still uses electricity unnecessarily whilst it is plugged in.
- Wash your clothes at 30 - 40°C rather than 60°C - you'll reduce your electricity consumption without comprising the wash.
- Only boil enough water in your kettle as is immediately required - don't boil a kettle full of water just to make one cup of tea.
- When buying new appliances, look for ones which have a good energy rating.
- Wait until you have a full load before putting your dishwasher or washing machine on - this will mean you use the machines less often and so save electricity and money.
The Energy Savings Trust
The Energy Savings Trust website provides lots of useful information and further tips on how to improve your home's energy efficiency.