Cut Home Appliance Energy Waste and Lower Bills

Cost Savings

Checklist Tasks

• Set fridge to 37°F and freezer to 0°F to prevent overcooling and wasted energy.
• Vacuum refrigerator coils to increase cooling efficiency and reduce compressor strain.
• Run dishwasher only when full and use air-dry to lower drying energy use.
• Install advanced power strips to block phantom loads from idle electronics.
• Clean dryer lint trap and vent to shorten drying times and reduce fire risk.
• Adjust water heater to 120°F to prevent overheating and reduce standby energy loss.
• Unplug rarely used appliances to halt continuous trickle power consumption.
• Use cold water for laundry cycles to lower water heating costs without sacrificing cleaning.
• Replace worn fridge and oven gaskets to stop cool or hot air leaks.
• Program smart thermostats for away and sleep modes to reduce HVAC run times.
• Defrost manual freezers before ice exceeds 1/4 inch to maintain efficiency.
• Seal gaps around window AC units to keep conditioned air from escaping.