What is the best advice for saving on electricity?

What times are best to use your washer and dryer, and when is it safe to use lights and lamps etc.What is the best advice for saving on electricity?
There are lots of ways to save by doing little things:


-Change all your light bulbs to the efficient ones.


-Turn your water heater down to about 120degrees Fahrenheit (because seriously, that's still hot enough for me and it saves you a bit on your bill).


-Adjust your thermostat accordingly. When you're not at home, nobody's there to enjoy the air conditioner or heater anyway.


-If you live by yourself, wash the dishes by hand or you can use the dishwasher but make sure you put a good load in it.


-Do the same with your clothes. Do not overload the washing machines and dryer, but do a good load. I also thought about this the other day, maybe it's better to run the dryer for shorter amount of time during the hot summer day because it's easier for the machine to ';heat'; up the cycle.


-Turn off all electronic when you're not using it. Keep in mind some things may still draw electricity even when it's not on. Some things like an adapter that lights up when it is plugged (that shows you that the light is getting a power source from somewhere).


That's all I can think of. Good luck.What is the best advice for saving on electricity?
In some countries people have smart meters and the electric companies charge a lower rate at night and other off peak times. Most places in the United States do not have this. You are charged the same rate no matter what time it is.





There is usually no saftey concerns with poperly working lights and lamps.





Air Conditioning is the biggest user of Electricity. Especially in Hot climates. Make sure all your windows and doors are sealed up good to keep the cool air in and the warm air out.
The simplest way to save electricity is to turn off things that you aren't using. Don't leave lights burning when you leave a room. Turn off the air conditioner if you're gone for several hours. I stopped using my dishwasher and saved $20 per month immediately. Get compact florescent light bulbs. Turn off your computer if you aren't using it. All of these things add up - a few pennies at a time.
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