Summer Energy Savings

Summer energy savings begins in the kitchen!

• Nuke it!Your microwave uses two-thirds less energy than your stove.
• Dishes!Your dishwasher takes up less water than doing them by hand. save more energy by letting then air dry.
• Stuff the fridge! With more goodies in the fridge is takes longer for it to warm up when the door is open.
• Laundry Use warm or cold water to wash and always use cold to rinse.
• ClotheslinesHang your laundry outside to line dry.
• Dryer If you simply MUST use the dryer then make sure to use FULL loads, use the moisture-sensing setting, and do what the Geek's wife is always reminding him to do - clean the lint trap!
• Swimming poolSet your pool filter and auto cleaning to 4-5 hours. Be sure to look into solar pool heaters!
• Air conditioners Change that filter once a month. Dirty filter reduce air flow and the AC has to work all the harder - costing you more.
• Air Leaks Go through your house and plug those craks and holes where air can get in or out. See the geeks Sealing page for awesome details.
• LED lights these bulbs reduce heat in your room than conventional bulbs and are safer for your health and the environment than CFLs.
• Whole House fan This goes in your attic and circulates the cool air through your windows and the hot air out your vents. This helps your AC work less.
• Window shading There's patio covers and awnings to shade the sun, and there's a solar window film that reduces the sun's heat and reduces ultraviolet radiation.
• Good ol' Energy Star If you have old appliances be sure to replace them with ones labeled with Energy Star for the best energy efficiency.

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