Appliances

Appliance Tips

Wash only full loads of dishes and avoid the dishwasher’s drying cycle.
Wash full loads of clothes in cold water whenever possible.
Air dry your clothes. If you use a dryer, check the vent for any blockages. Adjusting the laundry settings to save on energy costs.
Check refrigerator, freezer, and oven doors seals for leaks.
Full refrigerators and freezers don’t have to work as hard to stay cool. If not full of food, use jugs of water to keep your fridge full and cool.
Your refrigerator can be set between 36 and 38 degrees (F), while your freezer can be set anywhere between 0 and 5 degrees (F).
Pull your fridge away from the wall and clean the coils. When clean, the refrigerator cycles on and off less, saving you money.
Consider getting rid of that extra old refrigerator in the garage. If you aren’t really using it, it can cost you a few dollars every month to cool.
One bathroom exhaust fan can drain all the heated air from your home in about an hour.

Power down your computer and monitor.
Use power strips for your home electronics and turn the power strips off when the equipment is not in use.
Many home electronics have clocks or lights that still use electricity when in standby mode.