Tip 1.

When the dishwasher is finished washing and rinsing the dishes, open the door of the dishwasher and let the dishes air-dry overnight.  This saves energy and adds needed humidity to the air in the winter.

Tip 2.

The clothes dryer is one of the most energy hungry home appliances.  To improve the energy efficiency of your dryer, frequently clean out the lint trap, and once or twice a year, unplug the dryer, remove the front lower panel, and vacuum out the cavity beneath the lint trap.  It is amazing how much lint escapes from that trap into the dryer cavity.  Not only does this lint buildup cause your dryer to need longer to dry clothes, it has also been known to cause fires.

Tip 3.

Wash your laundry in cold water whenever possible, and always keep your rinse cycle on the cold water setting.  You do not need to wash with hot water unless you

are trying to sterilize your laundry.

Tip 4.

Keep your refrigerator and freezer as full as you can.  It takes less energy for these appliances to keep things cold the fuller they are.  Also helpful for improving energy use, remember to vacuum the dust from around the motor either behind or beneath your appliance.

Tip 5.

When you leave home for several days, adjust your heating and air-conditioning thermostat to 50-55 degrees in the winter and 80-85 degrees in the summer.

Tip 6.

Water heaters can also be turned way down when you leave home for several days.  Installing an insulating
jacket on your hot water heater and insulating hot water pipes can also save energy.

Article by Naomi Knudsen

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