No Cost Energy Saving Tips

Turn off all appliances and equipment, such as lights, televisions, computer

monitors, printers, and fans.

For your refrigerator: Give the unit breathing room from the wall, make sure the

coils are clean, and don’t set the temperature too low. Fresh foods should be kept at

37 to 42 degrees, and frozen foods at 0 to 5 degrees.

If you have a second refrigerator or freezer, transfer or get rid

of the food, then unplug it.

During the winter, keep your thermostat at 68 degrees or lower

during the day, and set it for 55 degrees at night. Check the filters

regularly, and clean or replace them about once a month when in use.

Only do full loads when you use the washer and dryer, and wash

and rinse in cold water if possible to save on heating. Make sure you

clean the dryer lint trap after each load. For an even cheaper way to

dry, hang your laundry on a clothes line.

Make sure you turn the lights out when you leave a room!

Try to avoid running the dishwasher, washer, dryer, and other main appliances

during the peak hours. The peak hours are noon to six p.m.

During the summer keep the air conditioning set at 78 degrees or higher when

you’re home, and at 85 degrees when you are not.

Plant trees around your house to keep it shaded from the sun. Also provide shade

for your air condition outside.

Keep your water heater to 120 degrees, or 140 degrees if your dishwasher doesn’t

have a self-heating element. Try to wash only full loads in the dishwasher, and let it

air dry if possible.

Look for products that have the ENERGY STAR® label on them.