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With the end of daylight saving time , learn what to do to save on electricity bill

14/02/2014

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Fridge and Television: consumers should be careful to save on electricity bill
 
With the end of daylight saving time scheduled for midnight this Saturday, February 15 , to Sunday, April 16 , consumers must exercise caution not to see the electric bill shoot in March. Check out some tips :

electrical appliances
Watch television together with family .
Turn off the TV , radio and video games when no one is using .
Avoid leaving appliances on standby ( plugged in ) .
Remember that the larger the diameter of the propeller fan , the greater the consumption.
Avoid sleeping with the television on . If she has programming features , use the timer .
Do not leave appliances like mobile , camera and notebook computers " sleep " Loading . Unplug from outlet when the battery is charged .
When buying bulbs and appliances , give preference to those who possess the Procel Power Saving ( National Program for Energy Conservation ) .
Air - conditioning
Keep the filter clean and always set the thermostat.
The power of the air ( BTU ) should be adequate to the size of the environment .
Keep doors and windows tightly closed to use.
Do not block the ventilation grille .
When you leave the room , turn off the appliance .
electric shower
Avoid consuming and at peak swimming .
The " summer " position reduces consumption by up to 30 % .
When you lather up , turn off the shower .
Fridge and freezer
Install in locations away from the wall, sun and stove.
Arrange foods that are quickly found and leave space between them so air can circulate
Do not leave the door open unnecessarily or prolonged
Remove and store food at once .
Do not store or hot foods and no caps .
Do not line shelves , because air flow difficult .
Set the thermostat .
Do not put clothes to dry on the back .
Defrost regularly.
When traveling , empty and unplug .
Keep the rubber in good condition ( Take the test : put a sheet between the door and close pull the paper out easily if it is a sign seal in poor condition . . .)
Washing and ironing
Join loads of clothes and pass / wash at once .
Control the amount of soap to avoid repeating the rinse cycle .
Keep the filter clean clothes always washing machine.
Unplug the iron when the service interrupt.
Use the temperature indicated for each tissue type and start the lighter .
lighting
Replace incandescent bulbs with fluorescent bulbs , which consume up to 30 % less.
During the day , take advantage of natural lighting , opening windows and curtains .
Dim the lights unoccupied environments .
Look for painting walls and ceilings in light colors that reflect light better and reduce the need for artificial lighting .
Water Pump
Avoid connecting the pump several times .
Eliminate leaks .
Set the time of the discharge valves .
Check operation of float .
electrical installation
Eliminate poorly made seams , wires or cables , or with compromised insulation.
Avoid using benjamins . They cause overload the sockets and can cause accidents .

Eliminate overloading the circuits to avoid heating of the conductors .
When purchasing electrical equipment , check the voltage to see if the wiring support the new load .

computer

Use the energy saving features to turn off the display and put the computer on standby if they remain unused after a certain time ;
Do not let the monitor, printer , speakers , stabilizer and other computer accessories connected without .
Sources: Eletrobras and Light


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