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HOW TO REPAIR A WASHING MACHINE AT HOME COMMON FIXES AND PROBLEMS DIY A washing machine constantly fills with water and drains water there are 4 cycles fill, wash, drain and spin, although simple there are still issues that can affect the unit. Just remember that sometimes it is best left to an appliance repair technician than to do it yourself. MY WASHING MACHINE IS NOT WORKING POWER/ OVERLOADIING 1. First thing first is check that there is power going to the machine, check your ELECTRICAL MAIN BOARD, POWER CABLE, PLUG ETC 2. Another simple fix is that the washing machine is too full and the OVERLOAD PROTECTOR has tripped the washing machine, to repair the washing machine simply take some clothes out of the machine and restart the machine. 3. Check the LID SWITCH and the part that pushes against the lid switch, if you suspect the lid switch then best take off the lid switch test it and replace it. 4. If still not working the best is to get your Appliance repair technician there to sort it out! WASHING MACHINE NOT RINSING Left over residue can cause problems for your appliance especially on the rinse cycle. Follow the instructions in the manual, make sure that you are putting in the right amount of soap and not overloading the machine. If the problem is persisting then see below: 1. SUPPLY VALVES The hoses are supplied water through the supply valves make sure that these are fully opened. 2. KINKED HOSES Check that there are no kinks in the hoses like you the ones you find in your garden hose pipe 3. DRAIN HOSE The DRAIN HOSE can become blocked. This will send old and dirty water back into the washing machine drum. 4.COLDWATER SUPPLY HOSE Turn off valve to hose, disconnect from washing machine. Put into drain or bucket and turn back, if the flow of water is weak and not strong then you may have a blockage in the hose. Replace the hose. 5. If this does help then call a technician! LEAKING WASHING MACHINE This normally caused from HOSES and CONNECTIONS. Sometimes this is not the washing machine but a backed up STAND PIPE. You also need to try avoid flooding this occurs when a washing machine SUPPLY HOSE breaks, its best to use steel mesh hoses. 1. FITTINGS Check all hoses, pipes faucets taps, look for wear and breakages, check clamps, replace hoses also you don’t want the water on when doing this check. 2. OVERUSING Overusing can cause overflow problems. Minimise the SUDS by mixing half a cup of white vinegar with a quart of water, start using less detergent or a low sudsing type of detergent. 3. SEALS AND BEARINGS The GASKET may be damaged or have a fault, the TUB SEAL and BEARING might need to be repaired and replaced it is best to call an appliance repair technician to repair this. MISCELLANEOUS WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS WASHING MACHINE NOT FILLING CORRECTLY Water is not entering the machine or is not filling up to the correct volume. Set the machine to the first wash cycle and test the temp setting, check if it is the cold water or hot water setting that is not working. 1. MAKE SURE HOT AND COLD VALVES ARE WORKING Check the valves 2. SUPPLY HOSES Make sure there are no kinks in the HOSES 3. TURN OFF VALVES Release the hoses and check that water is flowing from the valves, make sure that you have a bucket on hand to release the water from the hoses into. 4. FILTER SCREENS Just on the inside of your supply hoses you will find filters and screens, take the screens out with an implement such as a screw driver, clean the screens if they look faulty then replace them. Try not to damage the threads in the hoses when putting them back in NB sometimes the screens are on the back panel of the washing machine. 5. If these tips do not help call an appliance repair technician OTHER FILLING PROBLEMS There could be a syphoning problem if hot and cold water are entering the washing machine with the correct force the water might be draining during the fill cycle. Make sure that the stand pipe is 34 inches above the floor, check this with a plumber. There should also be an air space between the DRAIN HOSE and the STANDPIPE. There are also some parts that may be defective these could be the WATER LEVEL SWITCH, TIMER or TEMPERATURE SELECTOR, if the washing machine is overfilling it could be the WATER INLET VALVE or WATER LEVEL SWITCH. A damaged WATER INLET VALVE will cause water to pour into the clothing tub. A damaged WATER LEVEL SWITCH cannot find the right level and tell the water to stop which will result in the overflowing of the washing machine. These types of issues are best fixed using an appliance repairer. WASHING MACHINE NOT AGITATING OR SPINNING WHEN WASHING MACHINE IS FILLING WITH WATER BUT NOT AGITATING If your washing machine is filling up with water but is not agitating, you are probably encountering a BROKEN BELT, a broken LID SWITCH OR the MOTOR has a problem. 1. CHECK SPIN CYCLE If the spin cycle is working fine this means that there is no fault with the MOTOR and also that the BELT is not faulty. If the spinning cycle is not operational there may be problems with the belt i.e may be loose or damaged. 2. LID SWITCH The lid switch strikes a TAB the TAB may be broken or the actual switch itself may be damaged, during certain cycles the washer may stop. Push the switch if there is no sound or no “clicking” then you probably have an issue with the switch itself. 3. There are various other probable issues that are a little bit more technical these could be the control or agitator solonoid for these issues you need a REPAIR TECHNICIAN. WASHING MACHINE DOES NOT SPIN If all cycles are being completed but spinning is not taking place 1. JAMMING OF CLOTHES Check that the clothing is not imbalanced in the actual drum, this will cause vibrating or the machine will want to go for a walk to the park! Just put the clothes back in in a more balanced fashion. The OFF BALANCE SWITCH will be reset and rebalanced. If this does not rectify the issue check the FEET. 2. LID SWITCH Check TAB and LID SWITCH if these are broken or faulty the washing machine may stop during the SPIN CYCLE. Replace LID SWITCH if needed. 3. DRIVE BELT May not be tightened may be loose may be damaged, tighten or replace it. 4. CONTROLS Find an experienced repairer near you. NOT SPIN DRYING You will know this is the problem when the clothes are still wet after the SPINNING CYCLE 1. LIFT THE LID DURING THE SPIN CYCLE If you see that the DRUM is not spinning you will need to check the MOTOR COUPLER, in this case you will need an EXPERIENCED REPAIR TECHNICIAN 2. TUB IS SPINNING Double check that the load of washing is nice and balanced but if the problem persists the parts that may be damaged may be the MOTOR PULLEY, DRUM BEARING, BELT and CLUTCH. 3. DRAIN HOSE Make sure that the drain hose is not kinked or damaged check the TAB on the LID, if this is the case you might find that the washer is stopping the drain part of the cycle. If the switch is not clicking then you will need to replace the LID SWITCH. 4. WATER PUMP Water pumps can become blocked or clogged by pieces of clothing or there may be damage with the controls if the CONTROLS are damaged you then should call an EXPERIENCED REPAIR TECHNICIAN WASHING MACHINE SHAKES RATTLES AND ROLLS When you have a crazy washing machine that acts as if it is haunted by a spirit it is generally the fault of the user by putting an imbalanced load into the washing machine or that the FEET or not properly balanced. Double check that the load is balanced and that the floor is even. FIXING WASHING MACHINE SHAKES OR (FRANCIS DRAKES)! 1. UNPLUG Remember to always unplug the washing machine before doing any work! 2. LEVELING Do the necessary adjustments to the FEET and check that the floor is level, it helps to use a LEVEL for this work. 3. RUBBER Check that you have put rubber caps and LOCK NUTS on the FRONT LEGS 4. TILT If needs be tilt the washing machine slightly forward and re-level the appliance. Run another spin cycle and evaluate if the vibration is still there. 5. If all else fails call an EXPERIENCED TECHNICIAN TO ASSIST. REFERENCES http://dev.hometips.com/repair-fix/washing-machine-troubleshooting-problems.html

Refrigerator common faults and how to repair them FRIDGE DOES NOT STOP RUNNING If a fridge cannot cool down properly it will run continuously COMMON CAUSES AND FAULTS 1. The door of the fridge/refrigerator is left open or open and closed constantly 2. The condenser coils might need so thorough cleaning 3. The seals are damaged or worn due to wear and tear 4. There is a blockage and the cold air is not circulating Temperature of the kitchen how full it is with food and how frequently it is opened are all reasons for the fridge/refrigerator to run . See YOUTUBE video below for a reference: https://youtu.be/TwKm_hevpZw DIAGNOSING PROBLEMS 1. If the light in the fridge is on and is running at the same time you will need to check that there are no blockages between the fridge and the freezer units, this could be something in your fridge such as milk or any other food item. 2. If the fridge is running hard and does not stop running the coolant/ refrigerant could be low this refrigerant is what brings the gas to the low temperature needed to run the fridge, it is best to in an expert to solve this issue. 3. There are various parts which could also be causing a problem these parts in the system are the DEFROST HEATER, the DEFROST TIMER and the DEFROST TERMINATOR. REPAIR PROCEDURE If you would like to attempt this type of repair try the below steps: 1. CHECK IF FRIDGE/FREEZER IS COOLING, if there is frosting or ice on the freezer and the temperature control knob is turned to low then the problem is most likely the thermostat and that the REFRIGERANT/COOLANT is not the problem. 2. TURN THE TEMP KNOB OR BUTTON or switch to up and down or max to min if the switch having no effect on the fridge then it might just be the switch. You also may need to check the defrost timers and heating elements you will need to make sure these are working correctly. 3. INSPECT THE CONDENSER COILS , these are generally situated behind the plate on the bottom of the refrigerator/fridge, sometimes they are at the back of the unit. The coils aid in the dispersion of heat from the inside of your unit to the outside of the unit with fans, if there is grime and dirt on the coils they will not operate efficiently and thereby will not extract heat from the unit, these should be SERVICED monitored and cleaned regularly. 4. THE DRAIN TUBE MAY BE BLOCKED or have a blockage, you will find the DRAINAGE TUBE beneath the evaporator coils which leaks/drops into a PAN beneath, when the fridge is defrosting/refrigerator is defrosting water should drip into the PAN, SO CHECK FOR ANY BLOCKAGES. 5. IF YOU CANNOT GET THE APPLIANCE REPAIRED OR NEED TO USE IT URGENTLY, you can utilise a heating device, such as a hair dryer to heat up the cooling coils on the freezer, if there is too much moisture on the cooling coils a lot of frost and ice can build up, this will affect the working of the coils. (Be careful not to shock yourself when using implements such as hair driers). FRIDGE OR REFRIGERATOR TOO COLD OR NOT COLD ENOUGH 30 to 40 F degrees in the fridge unit and 0-5 F degrees in the freezer unit. If the TEMPERATURE ONTROL UNIT, Knob or switch is set to low but your fridge is still too cold then you probably have a problem with your TEMPERATURE SENSOR, or the SWITCH itself. Checking the temperature is easy you can use a REFRIGERATOR thermometer for this. Please see how to replace the SENSOR in the video below: https://youtu.be/a1Z_oOMFXGk Remember if too difficult for you call an EXPERT If you are not getting any cooling in the unit the most common and will be the electrical controls and generally is not the coolant/refrigerant. The hermetic sealed system rarely gives problems, you also may have fault components which might need to be checked, such as the CONDENSER COILS, SEALS around the doors or a damaged TEMP CONTROL REPAIR PROCEDURE 1. THE CONTROL/ SWITCH, make sure that the switch is turned to the right temperature and check that the temperature is correct 2. MAKE SURE THE FAN IS SPINNING BY LISTENING. When this is happening and you can hear a noise then you can be sure that the DEFROST TIMER and CONTROL are both set to cool. 3. CHECK COMPRESSOR FAN BY LISTENING this helps you find the compressor which most likely is on the bottom of the refrigerator/fridge, the freezer fan and compressor fan should work in unison or at the same time, if the compressor is not working or if the fans (either one) is not working correctly there will be almost no cooling. REFRIGERATOR COMPLETELY OFF REPAIR PROCEDURE 1. POWER. Make sure there is no load shedding, make sure mains and power is on, check cabling to the unit from power outlet and check the plug. 2. CHECK SETTINGS. Check the switch is set to the correct temperature. 3. If you are hesitant it is often best to get the problem diagnosed by a REPUTABLE TECHNICIAN. RATTLING, SMELLING OR LEAKING FRIDGES If your appliance is exuding a not so odor or smell, you should probably clean it, take out all the food, drawers and shelving. Clean all the necessary parts with a good anti bacterial cleaning agent then give it a good scrubbing with baking soda mixed with a cup of warm water. The bottom tray can also become a cesspool, clean that too and make sure you put some charcoal on plates, this will absorb a lot of the odor! NOT SO GOOD VIBRATIONS Condenser coils, compressor tubes can all cause rattling also check the levels and balance the feet of the unit, generally these are adjustable as you find at restaurant tables etc. DOORS ON FRIDGE DO NOT SEAL One of the most common problems is a faulty door seal or damaged hinge. Sometimes you can simply lube up the hinge. https://youtu.be/ZN-iINfkXs0 You also might have a fault GASKET if not the SEAL or HINGE GASKET REPLACEMENT 1. TAKE OFF THE COVERINGS THAT SEAL THE HINGES. Use wrench or nut driver 2. LEVEL. Use a level to get the door balanced and level and then screw the screws back in. 3. RETESTING OF SEAL. On the top and down the sides you will find the gasket loosen bolts and screws and release the GASKET 4. RESET NEW GASKET. Slide it under the holding strip remember to to not fully fasten the screws 5. DO THE SAME. Repeat the process on the bottom or other side of the refrigerator/fridge. LIGHT IS NOT SWITCHING OFF IF your refrigerator light stays on it will affect the running of the fridge due to the heat emitted from the bulb if you are suspicious that this is the issue, which is the case as you will not and cannot look through solid objects, you should see the light start to dim as you close the door, another option is to touch the bulb with your fingers once the fridge has been closed for a while. This is generally the DOOR SWITCH. This can easily be replaced. THE FREEZER DOES NOT WANT TO DEFROST The modern REFrIGERATOR/ FRIDGE defrosts on its own there are 3 main parts that we need to be aware of here, the DEFROST HEATER, the DEFROST TIMER and the DEFROST TERMINATOR. Your fridge should be automatically defrosting on its own every 20 minutes for every 6 to 8 hours. The frosting and ice normally accumulates on the freezers walls if the icing remains it will eventually choke the air, often you can manually adjust the settings on the DEFROST TIMER, it is a tiny black box and can be found almost anywhere on the unit but most often you will find it on the top of the veggie sector, push it until you hear the heating elements turned on, if this helps then the DEFROST TIMER is faulty failing this you should check the HEATER or TERMINATOR. See below video for assistance with the DEFROST HEATER https://youtu.be/xJL2duVNYKA REFERENCES Don Vandervort https://www.hometips.com/repair-fix/refrigerator.html

LOAD SHEDDING ESKOMS Load shedding has become a major issue in South Africa and looking for ways and means to protect your appliances to avoid costly repairs on all home appliances and electrical units. TIPS TO HELP YOU FIGHT LOAD SHEDDING WHEN IS LOAD SHEDDING? It is paramount that you know when load shedding occurs so that you can put your safe practises in place to combat load shedding. Click for current load shedding schedule http://loadshedding.eskom.co.za/ BETTER WAYS TO CHARGE CELLULAR DEVICES It is advisable to get a reliable power bank for your mobile devices and tablets you can also use your phone for this. Phones are important in business and for safety. BATTERY POWERED LED LIGHTS Battery hand help led lights will help immensely and are pretty powerful. APPLIANCES We find that we are getting an increased amount of CPU, power supply and MAIN BOARD repairs from load shedding the surge of electricity is unstable and when the power resumes your appliances are blown. DISTRIBUTION BOARD SURGE PROTECTOR (SPD) You get 2 types of SPD’s, CLASS1 and CLASS2, class one SPD’s are useful for lightning strikes but a lightning strike are not the same as load shedding surges, CLASS2 SPD’s are recommended for load shedding. CLASS1 for lightning strikes. It is recommended that you opt for higher rated SPD’s for sureges of up to 10Ka. UNINTERRUPTABLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS) A UPS can be expensive so be decisive on which boards and circuits you would like to protect, ask for the advice of a professional to advise you on which appliances you would like to protect. Typically you would want to protect high end audio visual equipment Tv’s and pc’s POWER STRIPS BREAKER-TYPE Your last line of defence is your power strips of which there are 2 one is more coast effective and recommended. We suggest breaker-type power strips, they are the cheapest and simply trips in the wake of the power surge. POWER CONDITIONERS This is the top end of the breaker strip solution there definitely are reasons why it is more costly, they reduce noise in AC electronics such as hum, your AUDIO and VISUAL appliances will produce better graphics and crisper cleaner sound, this will also extend the life of the equipment. Your appliances will also receive stable power. UNPLUG YOUR APPLIANCES You can also simply unplug appliances use the ESKOM load shedding guide to know when to do this. BATTERY POWER/SOLAR You can also negate load shedding by using solar energy from the SUN the energy will be stored in a battery which will turn on during load shedding. GENERATORS A generator may help but may not protect your appliances as you will need to put it on and it also takes time to be put on however this noisy and pollutant heavy option is necessary in emergency situations. INSURANCE Yes, check the details on all your insurance policies to make sure that you haven’t missed the opportunity to repair your appliances this might be covered under many policies if you are looking for surge protection or extended warranties on your appliances contact www.uplus.co.za References https://www.ecr.co.za/lifestyle/house-home/four-ways-protect-your-electronics-during-power-outage/ https://rekordcenturion.co.za/166795/protect-appliances-load-shedding/ https://exploremybusiness.co.za/2019/07/19/load-shedding-power-spikes-and-appliance-damage/

Foul odour from dishwasher Have you ever asked yourself these questions? 1. Why is there a foul odour coming from my dishwasher? 2. Why does my dishwasher smell? STINKEEEEEY!!!!!! What are the causes of a smelly dishwasher? No one wants to open their dishwasher, expect sparkling clean dishes and get welcomed by a terrible smell instead. This is a common problem with dishwashers; you are not the only one experiencing a foul stench after a wash cycle. We at https://www.hmass.co.za/ifix-appliance-repairs , proud members of the Homeowners Maintenance Association are here to help and assist you with this easy home appliance repair. What causes dishwashers to smell? Many homeowners and households particularly busy working moms with large families utilise a dishwasher to make their lives easier. It’s important to note that dishwashers, just like any other appliance or working machinery will need maintenance and periodic cleaning. The better the maintenance on the appliance, the longer the appliance will last and the less costly the repairs will be in the future. We advise you to maintain your dishwasher from the get go in order to keep costs down and to ensure your dishwasher runs smoothly and effectively. There are many parts to a dishwasher where water needs to flow through. The most common parts being the spray arm, filters, hoses and drain hose. Water often collects in hard to reach places and pieces of food such as bread, fish, meat etc. can get jammed and stick to the various parts of your dishwasher. These particles are bio-matter and made up of organic plant based or meat based materials. Due to the makeup of organic materials and if not removed, will begin to decay and rot, various organic bacterium will manifest, multiply and grow in unseen places and in the hidden parts of the dishwasher. Sometimes the problem is not organic matter but water sitting in bent or kinked hoses the water becomes putrid and starts to let off a damp and moldy type of odor in this situation it is probably best to call in your appliance repair technician at www.ifixappliances.co.za or contact us and we can get someone there soonest, any leaks should be dealt with by a proper technician. PARTS OF THE DISHWASHER · SPRAY ARM · GENERAL INSIDE · FILTER Dishwasher repair tips…. The smells could be from putrid water or from food and organic matter getting stuck or jammed in your dishwasher. If you have not looked after your dishwasher, serviced your dishwasher, maintained your dishwasher and there are odors coming from your dishwasher. There are still measures that you can take to get the dishwasher back into smooth running order and like new again! How to clean your drain and filters At the bottom of your dishwasher you will find a filter and drain, first however you need to remove the lower rack in the dishwasher this should slide our relatively easy, place aside carefully without damaging it. Take out the filter and clean it, we recommend a dishwasher such as sunlight liquid clean the filter gently, once you have cleaned the filter soak it in warm water for 15 minutes. While the filter is soaking in warm water take this chance to clean any food particles in the drain before putting the filter back inside the dishwasher, and then reinsert the filter. Clean the inside of the dishwasher Simply take out the racks and make a homemade concoction. We at www.ifixappliance.co.za recommend a mixture of baking soda, dish wash soap and water. Give the entire inside of the machine a good wiping including all gaskets etc. then rinse with fresh water. Spray arms of dishwasher Remove the spray arms and wipe the spray arms of the dishwasher. You will find that the small holes the water comes out of can get clogged with bio matter and/or bits of food, often this may also just be grease. Clean the holes and make sure they are not blocked by running water through them. Give the dishwasher a good run-in with easily accessible home products. There are some simple steps that we recommend at HMA to assist you with maintaining and keeping your dishwasher smells and odors non-existent or to an absolute possible minimum. Fill a container with white vinegar obviously the container must be safe to use in the dishwasher something like a Tupperware is perfect. Run a quick cycle and then run a rinse cycle with baking soda. Once you have done this then run another hot cycle, before running the cycle pour baking soda along the bottom of the dishwasher. Do this on a month to month basis to keep your dishwasher smelling and working great! “HAPPY WIFE HAPPY LIFE”

ELECTRICITY SAVING MEASURES It is becoming essential to save power in South Africa due to problems with ESKOM our power utility and the rising costs of energy and last but not least global warming. Below we have listed 50 simple ways to reduce energy costs. DAMAGE TO APPLIANCES Do to rolling blackouts, the electricity surge when the power is put on can seriously damage all your appliances see TIPS GEYZERS 1. Set the thermostat of your home GEYZER between 55 and 60 degrees. Insulation of piping is of vital importance as well. FIBREGLASS and newspaper can be used to insulate all piping that surrounds the geyser. 2. Solar power can help immensely with the reduction of power reduction of the geyser. Solar power can reduce your electricity costs by 50% to 60%. LIGHTS 1. This is pretty obvious but simply put off the lights when you are not using them turn this into a habit. 2. Rather use bulbs with a higher wattage but also use less of them 100 watt bulbs and 60 watt bulbs make the same amount of light! 3. It helps to get your electrician to add dimming capabilities and switches to your lights. 4. Use fluorescent bulbs instead of regular bulbs where you can. 5. Your external lamps should be switched out for low energy lamps. HEATING 1. Your safest option here is to use oil heaters but infrared heaters will save the most energy. 2. Insulation, make sure you insulate your roof correctly. 3. Ensure that all heaters have thermostats 4. Electric blankets are also helpful but ensure that you do not forget to turn them off! DISHWASHER. 1. Before operating the dishwasher make sure it is completely full of dishes. 2. Rather dry the dishes then using the actual drying cycle 3. Rather connect dishwasher to cold water outlet instead of hot water outlet. 4. Make sure that the filters are all cleaned properly. 5. You get energy saving dishwashers be sure to speak to the salesman for one with short wash cycle. 6. Also do not store the dishwasher next to the refrigerator this causes the fridge to work harder when cooling down. TUMBLE DRYERS 1. Find a tumble dryer with an automatic electronic humidity control, this will automatically shut off during the drying cycle when the clothes are dry thereby saving energy. 2. Temperature settings are important you can lower the amount of electricity used. 3. Make sure you have wrung out your clothes before putting them in the dryer saving the dryer work! 4. Whenever possible hang your clothes out on the line. WASHING MACHINES 1. You want to use a front load as it is more economical on water and electricity 2. Use a lower temperature setting 3. Always make sure that you have a maximum load before washing your clothes. 4. Always choose quick wash or a quick cycle 5. Try use cold wash and cold washing detergents to lower the energy use factor. STOVES 1. If you are cooking thins like stews and curries that require lengthy time to cook try to use a pressure cooker. 2. Put big pots on big plates and small pots on small plates although basic a lot of people don’t do this 3. Try use pots that are balances on the bottom they should be flush and not wobble. 4. You can slow finish your meal ie turn them off before they are finished cooking so that the residual heat completes the cooking process. 5. Don’t open the oven 6. Preheating oven is not required 7. Metal pots and pans do not hold heat as well as glass and ceramic 8. Do not use self-cleaning. MICROWAVE 1. Do not defrost using a microwave take your food out the night before and put it in the fridge. 2. Only use the microwave for small pieces of meat its still better to us the pressure cooker for larger pieces of meat. FRIDGE 1. Check your seals and do not open it, keep it closed as opening it causes the fridge to work harder. 2. You do not need to keep an empty fridge on when you are away from home for some time. 3. Do not put hot food in the fridge! Let it cool down 4. It is advised to defrost your fridge on a regular basis as ice build-up on the tubing will reduce its operating efficiency FREEZERS 1. SAME as fridges above, do not pack to maximum, leave about 10% space GENERAL 1. Get the smallest appliances necessary 2. Try use hand held appliances instead of motorised when possible 3. Use a toaster for toast and do not do it on a stove. 4. Do not use more water in the kettle than you need 5. Boil water in kettle not on the stove 6. You do not need to iron if you take your clothes directly out of the tumble dryer and fold them. 7. Try not to paint your walls in a dark colour as this needs more light to light them us and thereby more energy will be required to light your home. REFERENCES https://www.property24.com/articles/50-ways-to-save-electricity-and-money-around-the-house/25963 http://www.eskom.co.za/Pages/Landing.aspx