How do we conserve energy sources?

Conserve energy at home

There are many methods that should be followed at home to conserve energy sources, including the following:

Clean or replace air filters for air conditioners and furnaces; To avoid air entering through contaminated filters.
Adjust air conditioners to the normal temperature, and avoid excessive cooling or excessive heating. In the summer, it is recommended to set the temperature to 25 degrees Celsius, and 20 degrees Celsius in the winter.
Reduce the process of frying or boiling in the kitchen as much as possible.
Turn on the energy saving switch in refrigerators, set the refrigerator temperature to 2.7 degrees Celsius, and -16 for the freezer, and make sure it is closed tightly.
Use the dishwasher when it is full; To save electricity consumption.
Save water by not opening the tap when not in use, and repairing faucets if there are leaks.
Turn off lights, televisions, and computers when not in use.
Use energy-saving lamps.
Use the microwave to cook instead of the oven; Because it uses 20% of the energy needed to operate the oven.

There are many methods that should be followed abroad to preserve energy sources, including the following:

Reduce car use by walking, biking, or taking the bus; This is in order to save fuel.
Choose a fuel-efficient car when purchasing it.
Slow down the speed of the car when driving, and do not drive for a long time.
Buy products made from recyclable materials, because they require less energy to produce compared to those made from raw materials.

The importance of energy conservation is due to several reasons, including the following:

Lower costs resulting from reducing energy consumption, through consuming less fuel, and saving on water and electricity bills.
Reducing environmental problems resulting from air pollution, which negatively affects people’s lives; Such as having lung or heart problems.
Reducing the phenomenon of global warming that contributes to increasing the Earth’s temperature.