There are may way you can save on your energy bills just by doing things a little differently.
When you are cooking...
- Set a clock timer so you know when to check on food and remove it.
- Preheat the oven only for cakes and pastries.
- Turn the oven off 10 minutes before the food is done. It will be hot enough to finish cooking.
- Do not use the oven to heat your home!
When you have a refrigerator...
- Keep the freezer at least half-full, even if you add milk cartons filled with water
- Defrost when frost is 1/4 inch thick.
- Open and close the door quickly.
- Keep motor and coils clean.
- Set it to cool at about 40 degrees, set freezer at 0 degrees (or medium settings).
- Inspect for worn, cracked, misfitting or food soiled gaskets.
- Allow hot dishes to partially cool before refrigerating.
When you have a dishwasher...
- Scrape and rinse with cold water before loading.
- Load it properly, but do not overload.
- Be sure it is full when you turn it on.
- Air dry dishes after wash cycle is completed.
When you have a washing machine...
- Wash clothes in warm or cold water, rinse in cold water.
- Wash only full loads, or adjust water level to size of load.
- Pre-soak or use a spot treatment for heavily soiled garments.
When you have a dryer...
- Be sure dryer is vented outside, no into an attic or crawlspace.
- Clean the lint trap after every use.
- Don't overload dryer.
There are may way you can save on your energy bills just by doing things a little differently.
When you are cooking...
- Set a clock timer so you know when to check on food and remove it.
- Preheat the oven only for cakes and pastries.
- Turn the oven off 10 minutes before the food is done. It will be hot enough to finish cooking.
- Do not use the oven to heat your home!
When you have a refrigerator...
- Keep the freezer at least half-full, even if you add milk cartons filled with water
- Defrost when frost is 1/4 inch thick.
- Open and close the door quickly.
- Keep motor and coils clean.
- Set it to cool at about 40 degrees, set freezer at 0 degrees (or medium settings).
- Inspect for worn, cracked, misfitting or food soiled gaskets.
- Allow hot dishes to partially cool before refrigerating.
When you have a dishwasher...
- Scrape and rinse with cold water before loading.
- Load it properly, but do not overload.
- Be sure it is full when you turn it on.
- Air dry dishes after wash cycle is completed.
When you have a washing machine...
- Wash clothes in warm or cold water, rinse in cold water.
- Wash only full loads, or adjust water level to size of load.
- Pre-soak or use a spot treatment for heavily soiled garments.
When you have a dryer...
- Be sure dryer is vented outside, no into an attic or crawlspace.
- Clean the lint trap after every use.
- Don't overload dryer.