Published March 28, 2018, 10:00 PM By Myrna M.
Velasco
Filipinos will be taking a break
from their usual grind during the Lenten season, but for servicing power
utilities like Manila Electric Company (Meralco), they are promising
“uninterrupted service” even during this week-long hiatus.
Meralco said it stands ready to
extend service round-the-clock even “during the dead days” of the Holy Week, to
ensure end-users of convenient and pleasing vacation.
“Meralco personnel will be on
standby to respond to any contingency or unexpected power interruptions,”
Meralco head of public information office Joe Zaldarriaga has noted.
The utility firm similarly announced
that its regular maintenance and upgrading of facilities will be “carried out
despite the holidays.”
Beyond the power utility-anchored
provision of service, Meralco also called on consumers to do their share in
guaranteeing the safe use of electrical appliances as well as doing their share
on the sphere of energy efficiency and conservation measures.
As noted by Zaldarriaga, “simple but
crucial efforts, such as turning off or unplugging appliances not in use can
help in avoiding overheating and wasting energy consumption.”
He said other tips could include
“keeping combustible materials away from outdoor lighting and other sources of
heat, and using only light bulbs of specified wattage.”
For families trooping to the
provinces or overseas, Meralco reminded that before leaving their homes, they
can record electricity consumption “to monitor appliances left turned on, such
as security lights and refrigerator.”
The utility firm added that “when
leaving home for a short vacation, it is also advisable to adjust the
thermostat of refrigerators to slightly warmer setting.”
And for extended trips, the prudent
tip given by Meralco is to “turn off and empty the refrigerator, and keep its
door open to prevent growth of molds.”
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