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Check out more energy-saving tips!
- Unplug electronics: The average household owns 24 consumer electronic products, which are responsible for 12% of household electricity use. Smart power strips help reduce energy waste by cutting electricity to your products when you’re not using them.
- Wash laundry in cold water: Use the cold water setting whenever possible. Heating water can account for up to 90% of the energy it takes to operate a clothes washer.
- Install a smart thermostat: Program your smart thermostat to automatically dial down a few degrees while sleeping or when you’re away. You can save up to 10% a year on heating and cooling costs by simply turning your thermostat back 7-10 degrees for 8 hours a day from its normal setting.
- Maintain your HVAC system: Clean or replace furnace or air filters regularly – at least every three months. Dirty filters block airflow, causing your furnace and central air conditioning to slow down air flow and make the system work harder to keep you warm or cool – wasting energy.
- Seal air leaks and add insulation: Ensure your home is properly insulated by looking for any cracks or gaps around your doors and windows – simple steps like weatherstripping or adding low-cost, clear plastic window sheeting is an effective way to help block winter heat loss and summer heat gain.
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