by: Ibrahim Saeed
Consider some of these home energy saving tips and conservation ideas for your major household appliances. Appliances on average account for almost 20% of a homes total energy use. Appliances make our home lives so much easier.
In fact it’s safe to say life without them can seem somewhat unimaginable. But the average homeowner can take several steps to maximize energy efficiency when operating them. Here are home energy saving tips and conservation ideas to your major home appliances.
Home Energy Saving Tips For Major Appliances
When washing clothes use shorter cycles if possible, try pre soaking your loads in the washer before even starting the cycle. This will further maximize the cleaning benefits of a shorter washing cycle.
Newer dishwashers have what’s usually called booster heaters for hot water temperature settings. Make sure the temperature setting isn’t higher than 120 degrees. Any setting higher than that would be needlessly wasteful.
Consider pre soaking pots, pans and dishes before even placing them in your dishwasher. This will allow for a cleaner rinse and a shorter and more energy efficient washing cycle.
Once in a while check your refrigerators door seals. This can be done by closing the door on a single sheet of paper. If the paper falls or can be pulled out easily, replace the door seal or adhesive gasket.
Familiarize yourself with your refrigerators cooling or condenser coils. These coils are usually found by removing the cover panel located at the bottom of the front side of a refrigerator. These coils are most efficient when clean and free of dust. Unplug your refrigerator and use a vacuum nozzle to remove dust about every year or so.
If you have a self cleaning oven, use the feature shortly after using the oven. Wait about 10 to 15 minutes after cooking or baking, less electricity or natural gas will be used to reheat the oven to the self cleaning temperature.
Avoid pre heating your conventional oven. With the exception of baking, most foods don’t really require pre heating. If in doubt, leave the food in after the oven is turned off. The heat will be more than sufficient enough to make up for any preparation time missed by not pre heating.
About The Author
It’s true that for some saving energy at home is fueled by environmental concerns, but the savings from conserving is what interests us all. Visit http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/energy-saving-tips.html for other energy saving tips and conservation ideas that are sure to lower their utility bills for years to come.
Ibrahim Saeed,
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