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Tips / Other

Washer & Dryer

Select the lowest temperature setting on the washer necessary to do the job
Wash one large load instead of two or three small loads and use cold water for the rinse cycle
Select the correct water level for each load
Clean lint vent after every use and dry two or more loads in a row

Lighting & Kitchen

Use compact fluorescent light bulbs in fixtures
Turn off lights, computers, and other electronic equipment when not in use
Clean your light bulb to get more per bulb and use daylight whenever possible
Never boil water in an uncovered pan and keep range-top burners and reflectors clean
Turn off the oven five to ten minutes before cooking time is up and let trapped heat finish cooking your meal
Avoid opening the oven door to check the food repeatedly
Use a toaster oven, crockpot, or small microwave when cooking small to moderate sized meals
Scrape dishes and rinse with cold water from the faucet before loading them in the dishwasher.
Avoid using the dishwasher's pre-rinse cycle
Avoid using the "rinse-hold" on your dishwasher for just a few soiled dishes. It uses three to seven gallons of hot water each time you use it
Turn on outdoor lights only when needed
Consider using timers, motion detectors, heat sensors or photocell controls for light fixtures when possible

Refrigerator & Freezer

Keep your refrigerator at 38-40 degrees and your freezer at 5 degrees
Limit the number of times the doors are opened and remove dust from coils and cooling elements
Let hot items cool before placing them in the refrigerator
Defrost freezer regularly and keep refrigerator and freezer away from heat sources

Bathroom

Take showers rather than tub bath and limit your showering time
Don't let water run while shaving, brushing your teeth or applying your make-up
Repair leaky faucets immediately

Electricity Use & Home Appliances

Appliance	Typical Wattage	KW Used Per Yr.
Food Preparation Electricity Use
Coffee Maker	1,200	80
Dishwasher	1	170
Microwave Oven	400 - 1,200	40 - 200
Range with Oven	12,200	500 - 700
Range with Self-cleaning Oven	12,200	600 - 800
Laundry Electricity Use
Clothes Dryer	5,000	770
Iron (Hand)	1,100	50
Automatic Washing Machine	512	145
Water Heater	4,500	4,811
Comfort Conditioning Electricity Use
Air Conditioner (room)	5,000-12,000 Btu	620-1,630
Fan (ceiling)	88	50
Fan (window)	200	10-30
Fan (rollaway)	171	60
Heater (portable)	1500	240-1,000
Furnace Fan	300 - 750	300 - 900

Remember:
You have control on your energy consumption and you can reduce your energy bill by cutting down on your usage.

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