I
thought this might be agonizing in paragraph form so I’m just going to make it
a list of things you can do to reduce your energy consumption. Hopefully these
tips will help you save some money, and it’s a great thing to conserve energy.
·
Change
the lights in your home to CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lights), or even LEDs. The
LEDs are still pricey but they are really the best choice for saving energy on
lighting.
·
Put
outside lights on a motion sensor
·
Turn
off all electronics when not in use; lights, TVs, computers, etc.
·
Energy
Star appliances are much more efficient than traditional appliances
·
Have
appliances serviced regularly so they stay at top efficiency
·
Lower
the temperature on your water heater and try to take shorter showers
·
Install
a low-flow shower head
·
Install
a wrap on your water heater
·
Insulate
hot water lines
·
Wash
clothes in cold water whenever possible
·
Only
do full loads of laundry
·
Clean
your dryers lint trap before or after each load
·
Make
sure the dryers hose is connected to the wall fitting, that the hose in not
kinked, and that the outside vent closes when the dryer is not running
·
Drying
consecutive loads will use the residual heat from the previous load
·
If
your refrigerator has a power-saver function, use that. Make sure all seals are
intact.
·
Let
hot food cool before storing in refrigerator/freezer
·
Microwave
things instead of using the stove if possible
·
Only
run the dishwasher when it’s full and use the air dry function, or you could do
them by hand
·
Change
HVAC filters regularly to reduce strain on furnace
·
Keep
windows locked
·
Insulate
switch plates
·
Use
curtains to let in light during winter, and keep cold out during the night
·
Make
sure attic is well insulated, including the access door
·
Check
to ensure your return air is not blocked
·
Use
window insulating film
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