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There are many reasons you may be looking to reduce your energy load and electricity consumption at home. This can include lowering your monthly utility bills, becoming a more sustainable home or even as a way to preserve your appliances during electricity blackouts and power surges. 

Optimal performing appliances use less energy, so it is important to have yours serviced by professionals to avoid lagging and overworking units. But what else can you do?

Switch Off When Not In Use

Getting into the habit of switching off your appliances when they are not in use will go a long way in reducing your overall costs. It is important to remember that this, however, is only applicable to appliances that are not reliant on constant electricity to keep running, such as a fridge. But your washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, kettle and even television can all be switched off when you are not using them. Even better, you could unplug them if you are away from home.

While this may seem tedious to go around your home switching off appliances, it is worth the savings every month.  

Keep An Eye Out For Leaks

This tip, in particular, is for appliances that run on electricity but use water to function. Dishwashers and washing machines usually fit into this category. Leaks are harder to spot but can cause significant damage and become a safety hazard for you and your family. You may find your water bill increasing drastically and this is likely to have a similar effect on your electricity too. That’s because your machines have to work harder to compensate for the water loss. 

Furthermore, leaks can grow and flood your entire home or get into the internal machinery of the appliance and lead to electrocution. 

Have A Professional Inspection

With home appliances, many of us often make the mistake of assuming that they will simply work indefinitely with no issues. While manufacturers strive to provide long lifespans, mechanical faults can and often do occur. This could cause the efficiency of your appliance to slow down and, in all likelihood, use more energy than it would under normal circumstances.

You can miss this but may notice your utility bills increasing rapidly. If this is happening, have a professional and certified technician come out to look at your appliances. This can help determine the condition of your appliances and if you need to have them repaired or replaced.

Energy conservation seems to be a common problem that many of us South Africans share today. And with the rising costs of living, it is understandable that we are looking for ways to save a bit too. But with your home appliances, you may be unsure of how to conserve energy safely and efficiently.

How many of these practical energy saving tips were already on your radar? If it’s time to upgrade or replace your current set of appliances, MHC world brings you a wide range of affordable, reputable brands to choose from to shop.