Wash in Cooler Water
Using hot water to wash clothes uses more energy than using cooler water. Wash full loads in warm water instead of hot water and you will cut your energy use in half.
Cost: nothing
Savings: $60+ over using hot water
Shorten Your Dryer Vent Hose
Disconnect your hose and clean it with a vaccum. Then, trim the hose so that it is just long enough to pull your dryer away from the wall. This will help your dryer run more efficiently, save you money, and dry your clothes faster.
Cost: less than 15 minutes
Savings: $25 per year on electric, gas, or propane
Cost: less than 15 minutes
Savings: $25 per year on electric, gas, or propane
Lower Your Water Heater Temperature
There's nothing like the feeling of a nice hot shower, but lowering your water heater by just 10° F can save up to 12% on your bill. Heaters should be set anywhere from 120° to 125°, which is still plenty hot when you need to relax.
Cost: A few minutes in your utility room
Savings: $30 or more per year on gas, oil, electricity or propane
There's nothing like the feeling of a nice hot shower, but lowering your water heater by just 10° F can save up to 12% on your bill. Heaters should be set anywhere from 120° to 125°, which is still plenty hot when you need to relax.
Cost: A few minutes in your utility room
Savings: $30 or more per year on gas, oil, electricity or propane
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