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Keep warm this winter without using too much electricity
JOBURG – It's easy to turn on that heater but here are some easy, energy-savvy ways to keep warm without using too much electricity this winter.
Winter is here and our attempts to stay warm include layers of clothes, gloves, scarfs and heaters on full heat but in an energy-scarce country we need to be careful with our electricity use.
State utility Eskom provided several easy ways we can keep warm without it costing you:
- Time to layer up dress up for this winter, it is a changing season after all. Don’t be shy to add those layers when the temperatures drop even lower
- Before you put on that heater, get cosy with your blanket, grab some throws, pull on some thick socks and get your favourite hot beverage and dunk in some rusks
- Surprisingly, electric blankets are actually energy friendly, to make yours more energy sufficient, turn it on to the highest setting for a few minutes and then turn it off for the rest of the night before you get into bed
- There is nothing better than a hot morning shower but keep them short this winter
- When making your morning cup of coffee or tea, just boil enough water for those few cups
- Thaw your frozen foods overnight to avoid defrosting it in the microwave
- Unplug your cell phone charger before you leave the house, the charger uses electricity even if your phone is not plugged in
- Turn the heater on in rooms that you will spend time in and use the timer function that will turn of heaters automatically
- Turn off your geyser before you leave for work in the morning and turn it on before you go to bed.
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