Bright Ideas to Slash Your DEWA Bill

Maintaining Dubai’s lifestyle on a budget seems difficult. Those looking to rent or buy a property in the city are often stressed about the high utility bill costs. This is especially during summer when Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) bills pile up.

Read these tips and tricks to slash a DEWA bill and enjoy a cost-effective Dubai Lifestyle.

• How to Reduce Your Dewa Bill
• FAQs

How to Reduce Your DEWA Bill

As evidenced by the Sustainable City in Dubai, the metropolis is committed to innovation and environmental protection. DEWA itself advises energy-saving techniques to preserve the natural utilities.

Here is how to reduce a DEWA bill and prevent high utility consumption. Read on to discover the easy and quick tips.

Kitchen Tips

• Preheat the oven 5-10 minutes before baking as this would reduce the overall cooking time.
• Turn off the oven or stove 5-10 minutes before the cooking time. This can save energy consumption. The remaining portion of the food can easily be cooked in the already-generated heat.
• Use lids on pots when cooking as it helps reduce the overall cooking time.
• Lower the energy consumption by cleaning the coils of the refrigerator. This helps prevent motor exhaustion for keeping the refrigerator cool.
• Use the refrigerator less and do not open the door of the refrigerator much.
• Turn off the refrigerator during peak hours.
• Keep the refrigerator temperature in the range of 36 to 38 degrees F to prevent high energy consumption. The freezer temperature can be kept between 0 to 5 degrees for best results.

• Ensure to turn off the taps after use to avoid any water wastage.
• Make sure to use a cleaning agent to wash dishes to avoid water wastage.

Bathroom Tips

• A small leakage or crack can waste up to 200 gallons of water per day. Check the toilets, pipes and other areas to detect any issues and solve them promptly.
• Install shower heads and faucet aerators that reduce the flow of water. Low-flow showerheads cut down the flow and the amount of water by half.
• Save water by taking quick showers. It is possible to save up to 6000 gallons of water per year with a quick 4-6 minute shower.
• Brushing teeth but keeping the tap open? This is contributing to water wastage and high water bills.

Gardening and Laundry Tips

• Save costs by choosing when and how much to water the plants. Identify if there is a need for watering by looking at whether the soil is 3 inches dry. Understand the watering needs of different plants and follow the patterns to avoid wastage.
• The best time to water the plants is when the temperature is cool. It eliminates the need for frequent watering. 
• Make sure no water is wasted during the process. Use a proper irrigation system to avoid any water wastage.

• It is best to buy sustainable washing machines that use less water and energy.
• Save energy consumption by fully loading the washing machine. This helps avoid multiple rounds. Lower consumption reduces electricity bills.
• Best to buy a front-loader washing machine. It can reduce energy and water consumption by 40% and help save costs.
• Best to avoid a dryer to dry the clothes. Dubai’s scorching heat is enough for this task. Air dry clothes and save big bucks.             

Room Tips

• Install programmable thermostats. A programmable thermostat can turn on or off the Air Conditioner and Heater considering the preset temperatures.
• Use window tints to prevent the heat from flowing in and making the room hot. Lower heat reduces the need for AC.
• When the outside weather is cool, it is best to not use AC and let the fresh air flow in.

Equipment Tips

• Better to switch off lights when not required to reduce electricity bills.
• Rely on natural light during the daytime.                                                                       
• Check if any appliance such as a Laptop, TV or DVD Player is on standby mode and unplug them. An appliance in standby mode uses 20-40% of the energy of the turned-on device.                                                                                    
• Use a power strip to connect all the appliances. It would be easy to operate them from a single switch. Make sure the power strip is turned off when not in use. 
• Choose energy-saving bulbs such as Compact Fluorescent Lighting and LED as they have a longer lifespan than conventional bulbs. Besides, they are light on the pockets. These are energy efficient and can lower the consumption by 80-90%.

• Set the AC Temperature to 24 degrees C or higher for less energy consumption. Close the room’s door and let the AC properly cool the room.
• Improper cooling can lead to high AC usage and in turn high bills. Make sure to keep the AC filters clean to avoid extra usage of AC due to improper cooling. A clean filter can reduce energy consumption by up to 15% and in turn reduce DEWA bills.                

General and Travel Tips

• DEWA announced peak load hours between 12-6 pm, especially in the summer months (July & August). This means that at this time of the day, utility consumptions result in higher costs in Dubai.
• Avoid the usage of appliances such as Oven, Washing Machine and AC as much as possible during this time.

• Make sure to properly switch off the main electricity and water supply before embarking on travel.
• Ensure there are no leakages that can destroy the house in your absence.
• Turn on the DEWA Away mode before leaving the house to monitor regular consumption patterns and detect any sudden spikes.

FAQs

Hefty utility bills can be a worrisome thing. But not any more! By following the discussed tips and tricks, one can easily slash a DEWA bill.

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