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Room Air Conditioners

Buy room air conditioners with the Grade 1 Energy Label. A household of 4 people can save electricity cost up to $ 420 each year.

Keep the windows and doors closed when the room air conditioner is turned on and use curtains or blinds to shade against sunlight.

Maintain room temperature at 25.5 ℃.

Use fans instead of room air conditioners as far as possible

Consider using fan in conjunction with window-type air conditioner to spread the cooled air more effectively.

Avoid direct sunshine on the outdoor heat exchanger unit.

Remove obstructions at air vents.

Clean the filters of room air conditioners regularly.

Turn off room air conditioners that are not in use.

Switch off lighting and heat-producing appliances that are not in use to reduce air-conditioning load.

Avoid direct sunshine on the outdoor heat exchanger units.

Refrigerating Appliances

	Choose energy efficient refrigerating appliances. Refrigerating appliances with "Grade 1" energy label are most energy efficient.
	Place refrigerators away from direct sunlight, cookers or other heat sources.
	Leave enough space between refrigerating appliances and the walls or cabinets so that air can circulate around the condenser coils. Trapped heat increases energy consumption.
	Make sure that the refrigerator door is closed and the door seals are intact. Avoid opening the refrigerator door too frequently.
	Do not set the refrigerating appliance temperature unnecessarily low.
	Allow hot food to cool down to room temperature before putting it into the refrigerator.
	Do not store too much food in the refrigerating appliance. Cover all food stored, and arrange them properly so that cold air can circulate freely.
	Defrost the freezer compartment of the refrigerating appliance regularly. Don't let frost build up in the freezer compartment as this will increase energy consumption.
	Empty the refrigerating appliance and switch it off from the power source if going away for a long vacation.


Compact Fluorescent Lamps(CFLs)

	Choose energy efficient CFLs. CFLs with "Grade 1" energy label are most energy efficient.
	Turn off the lights when not in use.
	Maximise daylight usage. Better choose a light coloured, high-reflectivity decoration scheme to enhance indoor light intensity.
	Replace incandescent lamps with more efficient lamps (e.g. light emitting diode (LED) lamps or CFLs).
	Use task lamps to minimise general lighting.
	Keep light bulbs and light fittings clean to maximise lighting efficiency.


Washing Machines

	Choose energy efficient washing machines. Washing machines with "Grade 1" energy label are most energy efficient.
	Choose a washing machine that meets your household's needs. If your normal laundry loads are small, choose a smaller model that uses less water and patronise a public laundromat for large items like comforters.
	Fully load the machine before washing. Washing a half load of clothes consumes almost the same amount of energy as a full load.
	Separate clothes according to fabrics, colours and dirtiness; and wash clothes according to washing instructions to save energy and water.
	Use a low-temperature wash cycle as far as possible. It is not only more energy-efficient but also better for clothes. At the very least, save the hot water cycle for your whites, and wash dark and coloured clothes in cold water.


Dehumidifiers

	Choose energy efficient dehumidifiers. Dehumidifiers with "Grade 1" energy label are most energy efficient.
	Choose dehumidifiers that have automatic dehumidifying mode to prevent energy wastage.
	Place dehumidifiers in a well-ventilated area and away from corners. Do not obstruct the air outlets and returns for optimum performance.
	The dehumidifiers should be kept away from direct sunlight or heated equipment.
	Keep windows and doors closed when dehumidifiers are on.
	Clean dehumidifiers (including its filter) frequently to make them run more efficiently.


Televisions

	Choose energy efficient televisions. Televisions with "Grade 1" energy label are most energy efficient.
	Switch off televisions after use.
	Switch or plug off televisions at socket outlets as remote control devices could only switch televisions to standby mode.
	Use intelligent panels or adaptors to turn off televisions automatically to reduce standby power consumption.
	Turn down the brightness of television screens as far as possible to reduce power consumption.


Storage Type Electric Water Heaters

	Choose energy efficient storage type electric water heaters. Storage type electric water heaters with "Grade 1" energy label are most energy efficient.
	Use instantaneous water heaters as far as practicable. Otherwise, use energy efficient storage type water heaters.
	Switch the water heater off after use or install a timer to control the switch-off time.
	In summer, set the temperature of the water heater to the lowest acceptable level.
	Install the water heater as close as possible to the taps.
	Taking showers instead of baths consumes 50% less of hot water and energy.
	Use cold water where hot water is not absolutely necessary.
	Using a low-flow shower head saves water and heating energy.


Induction Cookers

	Choose energy efficient induction cookers. Induction cookers with "Grade 1" energy label are most energy efficient.
	Use induction cookers as they are more energy-efficient than electric stoves.
	Defrost frozen foods in the air before cooking.
	Use cooking utensils that conduct heat well to save energy.
	When cooking, cover cooking utensils with lids to reduce heat loss.
	Switch induction cookers off after use.