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Efficiency

• Don't leave your electric water heater switched on permanently. Buy a timer and for as little as two hours use a day you will have sufficient hot water for your general needs.

• The refrigerator is one of the biggest electricity consumers in the average home. Do not open and close it more than really necessary, and make sure the door seals are working properly. Otherwise you can expect your electricity consumption to be high.

• Ensure the water level in your electric kettle always covers the element. By trying to save a few seconds, you only reduce the life of the element.

• It makes no sense to turn your freezer off to save electricity. You will more likely use more electricity and may even spoil your frozen foods. Instead turn the freezer setting down.

• Don't turn fluorescent lights on and off too frequently You will soon need a new bulb. Fluorescent lights are very efficient and do not consume much electricity.

• You may save about $3.00 a month using a 40-watt bulb instead of a 100-watt one. You could hurt your eyesight though.

• Currents as low as one milli-amp and voltages as low as 25 volts may be enough to kill a person.

• Never ever touch a fallen or hanging power line. While there are protective devices, there may be just a chance that they did not operate, leaving the line live.

• Don't run electric extension cords and lights outdoors unless they are specifically stated to be waterproof.