Saving Electricity In The Garage

Use the tips on these pages to guide electricity saving in the garage to save money and reduce CO2 emissions. For more information on these tips check out the electricty saving section.

-No Cost Tips

- Low Cost Tips

- Higher Cost or More Difficult Tips

 

Fridge And Freezer		Keep the fridge and freezer full and cooling surfaces clean and free from dust
		Often found in the garage where space is limited in the kitchen. Use sealed containers to fill any unused space. Dirty heat exchangers (radiators) on the back need a regular clear to keep the efficiency high. Defrost the freezer regularly and don't put hot food in the fridge. Keep the fridge and freezer away from cookers and radiators. Keep the door seal clean to ensure a good seal and minimise loss.
Lighting		Switch off lights when the garage Is empty
		A hundred watt light bulb switched on for one hour every day costs over £1 a quarter to run. A low energy bulb switched on for one hour a day costs around 20p a quarter to run.
		Make sure any blinds are fully drawn back/open and windows are not blocked by junk
		To maximise natural light
		If the garage is bightly lit try lower power bulbs
		Often the lighting is brighter than needed
		Replace all bulbs possible with low energy ones
		There are now plenty of types available in low energy format.
		Split control of lights where there are more than one in a garage
		If the garage has more than one light (in different positions) have them rewired to enable them to be controlled separately
		Replace light fittings where there are no suitable energy efficient bulbs available
		Obvious targets for this are multiple spot lamp fittings.
Washing Machines		Load washing machines to capacity
		Often found in the garage where space is limited in the kitchen. Rather than using the machine half full, wait till there is a full load. They can use around 60 litres a wash.
		Invest in a new machine
		If yours is very old, choose the most efficient one possible for the size you need.