The fewer appliances you have, the less it will cost you to operate them. That being said there are certain appliances such as refrigeration and heat that we really don’t want to live without. The key is to make sure you are using your appliances efficiently.
If you are in the market for new appliances, look for energy and water saving models; if you need to work with what you currently own, follow a few simple guidelines and you will notice a savings right away.
When ice starts forming in you fridge or freezer defrost it right away.
When you leave town turn the refrigerator to its lowest setting.
When your appliances are not being used unplug them. Most appliances use electricity even when they’re not used but are plugged in.
Keep your appliances clean, vacuuming the coils on the back of the fridge every six months will make it run more efficiently. Vacuum your radiators regularly to make sure all the heat’s coming through. Our coils are on the bottom of our refrigerator and the dust can build up quickly!
Insulate your leaky windows, use duct tape and heavy plastic or purchase some weather stripping to insulate around leaky window, doors or air conditioning units in the winter.
Try air drying your clothes and dishes. A little known fact is that the clothes dryer can actually suck heat out of the house in the winter.
Keep your freezer full. When a freezer is full it’s also energy efficient.
Don’t have enough to fill the freezer? You can also pour water into empty milk jugs and place them in your freezer to take up space.
By taking these simple steps you can assure that your appliances are running as efficiently as possible and you are not wasting any money!
How do you save money with your appliances?
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