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- Avoid leaving the refrigerator door open for extended periods of time during a power shortage and ensure your fridge door seal is in good working order.
- When your computer is on stand-by mode, turn off the monitor as this uses more energy than the computer itself!
- Install compact fluorescent or halogen globes in light fittings and lamps to reduce power consumption.
- Install sensor lights to avoid leaving lights on all night for security.
- Try not to turn your television on and off at frequent intervals as most of the energy is used during start up.
- To save electricity when using Christmas light decorations, connect them to a timer to ensure they are not running all night.
- Set the thermostat for your air conditioner to the desired temperature and avoid turning the unit on and off, this will save on electricity and costly repairs to your compressor.
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