Set your refrigerator temperature between 30 and 42°F. Use the power-save switch if you have one.
Repair refrigerator door seals if you feel cold air around the closed door or if moisture is collecting.
Replace a refrigerator bought in 1990 with an ENERGY STAR®-qualified model – energy-efficient models cost less to operate than older refrigerators.
Dust your fridge the next time you dust your house. Check the coils behind the refrigerator — and use coil vacuums or dusters to clean it off and keep costs down.
Keep your freezer full – it uses less energy than an empty one. For maximum savings, consider filling your freezer with gallon containers of water.
Choose energy-efficient appliances. They don’t just save you money, but they’re good for the environment because they use less energy.
Replace your refrigerator. Look for the yellow EnergyGuide® label to compare features. Choose models with improved insulation and power-saving switches.
Wash and dry several loads at once, so that your dryer isn't completely cooled down when it heats up for the next load.
Avoid over-drying your clothes. It wastes energy, plus causes static and wrinkling.
Separate wash loads into light and heavy fabrics for the shortest drying times. Or better yet – air-dry your lightest fabrics.
Vent your dryer to the outside to reduce the workload on your air conditioner.
Wash full loads of clothes when possible. When smaller loads are necessary, use less water.
Hang dress clothing to air dry on portable laundry racks; they will also look better.
Clean the dryer lint filter before every load to keep your dryer running efficiently.
Set your dishwashers on economy mode, to use less water and electricity.