How Can I Use Less; What Is Normal - Geo Trio User Manual

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How can I use less?

Look for appliances around the home that are not always being used and
can be switched off.
Often it's items such as a games console, sound system or even a clock radio
in the spare room. Experiment with switching appliances off and see what
affect that has on the speedometer.
Other ways to save include having less water in the kettle (only boil what you
intend to use), lowering the temperature on the washing machine, or turn
down your thermostat by 1 ºC - this could save £75 per year*.
*Source: Energy Saving Trust

What is normal?

Don't worry if now and again the usage is high - this can be normal.
Your electricity usage varies as things are switched on and off in your
house. Electricity usage can be low (green), medium (amber) or high (red).
Boiling a kettle for example will mean for a short period of time your
house usage will be medium (amber); in the evening or morning time it
might also be medium (orange)- this is perfectly normal.
If you have electric or storage heating, then it is possible to see high usage
(red) when the heating is being used. During other periods the usage
should be low (green), especially when you are heading to bed.
Depending on your smart meter, the maximum rate of consumption the
dial can show can be adjusted. See 'Advanced' on page 26
Boiling a kettle
Evening time
Typical 'base load'
What does it mean?
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