Here are some simple tips to help you reduce the energy use of your home appliances when working remotely:
Adjust your fridge/freezer temperature
Your fridge should be between 3-5 degrees and your freezer between -15 to -18 degrees
Cool hot food before placing into your fridge or freezer
Otherwise your fridge or freezer has to work extra hard to cool the food down
Defrost your fridge and freezer
Defrost at least every 6 months to ensure it runs efficiently. There should be less than 5mm of frost build up.
Keep your freezer full
It will consume less energy. You could fill it with water bottles or newspaper to achieve this.
Run your dishwasher on low temperature
Ensure it is always full before turning it on. You may need to rinse the dishes beforehand. If your electricity is cheaper at night, try to run the appliance... read more
Run your washing machine on a cooler cycle
Only run your washing machine with full loads to ensure fewer washes overall to reduce water and energy use
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