" Absolutely. Some of things you can do are:
- Pre-cool your home before an Event
- Adjust your air conditioner between 24 and 26 degrees
- Close off rooms not in use and that don’t need to be cooled or can be cooled following an Event
- Close your blinds to keep the cool air in
- Turn off appliances at the power point which are on standby and not being used ie: computers, tv’s
- Avoid using your dishwasher, washing machine or dryer during an Event
- If you own a pool, switch off the pump, chlorinator and any cleaning equipment
- Make sure all non-essential lighting is off
- Avoid opening the fridge too often
Appliances essential to your wellbeing should remain on." |