* Limit the use of automatic electric pumps.

* In hot weather, low water level makes water pumps work longer. Thus, more electricity is used.

* Turn off the fan when not in use.

* If comfortable enough, set the fan to "low".

* Lock the oscillator when the fan is needed in one direction only. This way, air is blown directly to where it is needed.

* Make sure that the thermostat is working efficiently. Keep the thermostat setting not lower than 23.9 degrees C.

* Install the unit in the coolest part of the room.

* Keep the units filter, condenser and other parts clean.

* Air conditioned rooms should be well insulated from direct sunlight. Open doors only when necessary.

* Install window-type air conditioners at the highest accessible place.

* Switch off the set when no one is watching. Unplug it when a transformer is used.

* Black and white sets use less electricity than color ones.

* Running several sets at the same time multiplies your entertainment costs.

* Choose a refrigerator model suited to your family needs.

* Defrost the refrigerator regularly.

* Replace loose refrigerator gaskets.

* Place the refrigerator away from the stove and the sun.

* Open the refrigerator door only when needed.

* Keep the refrigerator fins and coils clean and dust-free.

* Do not store hot food in the refrigerator.

* Do not overstuff the appliance.

* Have all ingredients ready when cooking to avoid frequently switching in and off the electric stove.

* Avoid using a big burner for a small pan.

* Use flat-bottom pans with light covers to lessen heat transfer loss.

* Thaw frozen foods thoroughly before cooking.

* Switch the electric stove to "low" when the food begins to boil.

* Turn off the electric stove during the last minutes of cooking. The remaining heat will make the food simmer.

* Do all the ironing at one time.

* Iron when it is cooler and more comfortable. This helps lessen the demand for electricity during peak hours.

* Dampen clothes moderately. Excessively moistened clothes take longer to iron.

* Switch off the electric iron in the last few minutes of ironing. There is enough heat to press other items.

* Turn off unnecessary lights.

* Use fluorescent lights instead of incandescent bulbs. A 40-watt florescent lamp produces more light than a 100-watt incandescent bulb at half the cost.

* Clean lamps or bulbs regularly. Dirt lessens illumination by as much as 50 percent.