Get your home ready for the change in temperature. Reduce your electricity costs and make a difference to the environment.

Install a programmable thermostat. Properly set, it can reduce heating and cooling costs by up to 10%. Set your central air conditioner for 25°C when you’re at home and 28°C when you’re away. Better still, use ceiling fans to circulate air. The blades should rotate to move the air down to help produce a cooling breeze.
Clean or replace your air conditioning filter monthly. Dirty filters can restrict air flow and reduce your system's efficiency.
Vacuum or brush refrigerator coils to make them more energy efficient.
Keep the heat out. Close your blinds and curtains during the day.
Replace your incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs).
Turn it off. Remember to turn off the TV, computer, stereo, DVD players and lights when you’re not using them. Install a power bar with an integrated timer to shut off all your devices at the end of day.
Use it in off hours. Run your dishwasher, washer and dryer early in the morning or after 8 p.m. when electricity demand is less. When you can, use a clothesline and let the sun and breezes naturally dry your clothes.

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