With the rising cost of electricity, small things can help you save big on your electric bill. According to recent studies, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that the average family household is spending nearly $2,000 per year in utility costs. Wasteful kitchen appliances alone can be at fault for almost half of these costs. Here are some tips to help you reduce your electric bill.
Refrigerator:
Avoid overheating by allowing a space of at least one inch between the wall and the back of the appliance. This will help allow air to circulate and control the temperature of the appliance.Avoid placing your refrigerator by areas that produce heat. Radiators, vents, heat ducts, stoves, and even sunlight from your windows can cause the unit to use more power than needed.
Clothes Washer:
Only wash your clothes when you have large loads to do and avoid using warm/hot water unless necessary.
Dishwasher: Try to avoid washing small loads. Larger loads will use less water and electricity. Only use standard options. Pre-rinse, heat-dry and rinse-hold are simply extra features that tend to use more energy.
Air Conditioner: Make sure that any way for air to escape is closed off. This would include open windows and doors. Check for, and seal off, any large gaps in doorways and windows.
Change filter on a regular schedule. Set your timer for temperature control. Why keep the place cool while you're at work or on vacation? Your unit should be sized properly for your home.
Dehumidifier: Make sure all doors and windows are closed while the unit is running. Change your filters on a regular basis. A build up of dirt can hinder its performance causing the unit to use more energy to do its job. Keep the unit away from walls, furniture or dusty areas.
New Appliances: When you're in the market for new appliances, shop for the Energy Star label. Although appliances equipped with the Energy Star label can potentially cost up to 40% more than standard models, they can save up to half of the daily energy you use.
Energy Star Examples:
Energy Star Clothes Washer:
While using 50% less water, these washers also extract more water from your clothes in the to help reduce drying time, as well as reducing normal wear and tear. They also use up to 40% less electricity.
While using 50% less water, these washers also extract more water from your clothes in the to help reduce drying time, as well as reducing normal wear and tear. They also use up to 40% less electricity.
Energy Star Refrigerators:
The energy these refrigerators consume is at least 40% less than standard models.
The energy these refrigerators consume is at least 40% less than standard models.
Energy Star Dehumidifier:
These use approximately 20% less electricity.
These use approximately 20% less electricity.
Energy Star Dishwasher:
These use about half the water of regular models and reduce the energy used by over 40%.
These use about half the water of regular models and reduce the energy used by over 40%.
Energy Star Air Conditioner:
Energy usage will be about 10% less energy than standard models.
Energy usage will be about 10% less energy than standard models.
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