CONSUMER GUIDE

• Energy Saving Tips For Refrigerators & Freezers
• Check the seal on the refrigerator and freezer and replace if broken or damaged.
• Clean the condenser coil at the back of the unit regularly.
  
• Keep the temperature setting low to medium.
• Defrost freezers regularly unless automatic defrost.

• Energy Saving Tips For Electric Lightings
• Use fluorescent light instead of incandescent globes wherever possible.
• Switch off lights in empty rooms as well switch off lights when not required.

• Energy Saving Tips For Electric Cooking Appliances
• Using gas to cook is cheaper than using electric to cook.
• Minimize time spent cooking using electrical appliances.
• Keep lids on when cooking with electrical appliances.

• Energy Saving Tips For Electrical Cooling Systems
• Clean filters on air conditioners regularly. Service units at least once a year.
• Set themostats on air conditioners to medium.
• Install timers on air conditioners to control operating hours.
• Use air conditioners only when abosolutely neccessary.
• Use fans instead of air conditioners where possible.

• Energy Saving Tips For Electrical Hot Water Systems
• Adjust hot water supply themostat to 50 degrees celcius (see your local supplier).
• Solar hot water system is cheaper.

• Energy Saving Tips For Laundry
• Use dryers only when it is absolutely necessary. Otherwise use the sun instead.

• Energy Saving Tips for Entertainment systems
• Don't leave televisions, videos, Hi Fi Systems or computer games "on" unnecessarily.

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Emergency:

You can contact SIEA on 38443 or 30237 to report faults.

Head Office:

Solomon Islands Electricity Authority,
Ranadi Industrial Estate, Honiara
Phone: (677) 39422
Fax: (677) 39472

Postal Address:

PO Box 6,
Honiara,
Solomon Islands