Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) | Electrical Appliances

Lighting & Electronics

Lighting and electronic devices are used throughout the home every day. Choosing energy-efficient products and adopting simple usage practices can help reduce electricity consumption without affecting daily comfort.

Tips & Best Practices

• Use task lighting by directing your light where you need it most instead of illuminating the whole room.
• Switch to energy-efficient LED lights for both indoor and outdoor area as they last longer and consume less energy than conventional bulbs.
• Clean your light bulbs regularly, as dust and grease can reduce light output by around 10%.
• Install dimmers in areas such as the dining room or the bedroom.
• Use table lamps rather than lighting up entire rooms when possible.
• When buying ceiling lights or chandeliers, try to choose designs that use fewer bulbs/lamps.
• Keep blinds and curtains closed during the day to block heat, and open them in the late afternoon or early evenings to let in natural light and reduce the need for artificial lighting.
• For young children who don't like sleeping in the dark, use energy-efficient night lights.
• Unplug computers, chargers and electronic devices when not in use, as many continue to consume electricity even when switched off.
• Consider using solar-powered garden lights or spotlights to reduce outdoor electricity use.

Kitchen Appliances

Kitchen appliances are among the most frequently used electrical devices in every home. Using them efficiently and selecting energy-efficient appliances can help reduce electricity consumption while maintaining performance and convenience.

Tips & Best Practices

• Reduce the number of times the refrigerator or freezer door is opened to reduce cooling loss and conserve energy.
• While cooking or boiling water, cover your cooking pan with a lid as this makes water boil at a faster rate and speeds up cooking time.
• Use flat-bottom pans for better heat contact and use tight-fitting lids to retain steam.
• Avoid opening the oven door repeatedly to check on your food. Use a clock or timer instead.
• For small meals, use toaster ovens, small electric pans or the microwave rather than large ovens to reduce energy consumption by up to half.
• Use high-pressure cookers as they use less energy than normal cookers.
• Use the self-cleaning feature only when necessary. Self-cleaning ovens are more energy efficient than normal ovens.
• Make sure you clean your fridge and freezer often and defrost it.
• Frost build-up increases the amount of energy required to keep the motor running.
• When buying a fridge or freezer, buy one that is efficient and has a high star rating (four or five stars).
• Don't keep your refrigerator or freezer too cold. It is recommended to keep the fresh food compartment of your fridge at 4ºC and the freezer at -10ºC.
• Regularly check the rubber strip around the door of the refrigerator.
• Clean the cooling coils behind the refrigerator at least every six months.
• Avoid operating several high-energy appliances at the same time.
• Try to use appliances that are small in size rather than large appliances.
• Appliances consume energy even while switched off. Make sure you unplug your mixers, grinders, juicers, blenders, pressure cookers, etc., after use.
• Keep kettles clean and free from limescale build-up.
• Invest in a good quality exhaust fan.