Home Energy Saving Tips

Lighting

Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent lamps with screw-in bases. Fluorescent lamps can give the same amount of light as incandescent bulbs, and replacing just half of your light bulbs with CFLs can reduce your lighting energy use by up to 38%.
One bulb is better than two. Use one higher wattage bulb instead of several with lower wattage. One 100-watt bulb produces more light than two 60-watt bulbs and uses less power.
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Air Conditioner & Heating

Replace or clean furnace filters once a month. Dirty filters restrict airflow and increase energy use. Keep your furnace clean, lubricated and properly adjusted to save up to 5% of your heating costs.
Install a programmable thermostat. If you have a heat pump, select a thermostat designed for heat pumps. Set-back thermostats can save up to 15% on energy costs.
Set your thermostat to 78 degrees or higher during the summer. Save 10-20% of cooling costs.

Appliances

Select the most energy-efficient model when buying a new ENERGY STAR refrigerator, washer, or other appliance. Savings: 5-25% of operating costs.
Give your refrigerator breathing room against the wall, clean the coils, and don’t set the temperature too low. Fresh foods keep at 37-42 degrees Fahrenheit; frozen foods keep at 0-5 degrees Fahrenheit.

Water Heating

Keep the hot water heater tank clean. Periodically drain off the sediment in the bottom of the tank.

Hot Water Use

Install low-flow showerheads and faucets or flow restrictors. Save 10-16% of water heating costs.

Laundry Tips

Wash laundry in cold or warm water. Always rinse in cold water. Wash full loads or adjust the water level to fit the size of your load. Using cold water reduces your washer’s energy use by 75%.

More Tips from Willow Glen Green Energy Solution Group

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