Avoid These Things
Don’t put hot food in the refrigerator
Don’t put the refrigerator/freezer close to a hot object. Know what you want from the refrigerator / freezer before you open it.
Replace incandescent lamps with compact fluorescent lamps. Modern audio and video equipment such as TVs, stereo system and video cassette recorders are equipped with remote control system to ensure user comfort and convenience. They, however, consume power at the rate of 15-25 watts, when they are in the “Standby” mode. One such equipment can consume between ¢ 15,000 and ¢ 26,000.
To avoid excessive electricity consumption by these devices, turn off the plug when they are not being used. This also reduces the risk of fire.

Miscellaneous
There are other home electrical appliances like hair dryers, shavers, clocks, blenders, toasters, vacuum cleaners, sewing machines and so on. These however, require very little electricity or are used for very short periods of time. The general rule should apply to their use.
Turn these appliances off when you finish using them, or you are interrupted to answer the phone, the door or to attend to another calling.

Energy Checklist for Positive Action
1. Use low energy compact fluorescent lamps as replacements for traditional incandescent lamps.
2. Install low-flow shower heads and faucet aerators to reduce water usage and its associated energy for heating.
3. Ensure that hot water cylinders and hot water pipes are well insulated.
4. Ensure that thermostats for appliances are effective and set at moderate levels.
5. Use energy saving settings on refrigerators/freezers, air conditioners, dishwashers, clothes washers, and clothes dryers
6. Reduce air conditioning costs by
a) Cleaning or replacing the filter once a month
b) Sealing air leaks through the doorways, window, wall cracks etc.
c) Planting shade trees and shrubs around the house especially on the west side
7. Replace ageing inefficient appliances, especially when they need major repairs, with the most energy-efficient models.