 | Do laundry in cold water whenever possible. |
| Hang clothes outside to dry whenever possible. |
| Keep dryer lint trap clean at all times for the dryer to work at the
highest efficiency. |
| Close draperies and blinds to keep heat in during winter months and
keep your home cool in summer months. |
| Use the "Energy Saver" feature on dishwasher. |
| Only run dishwasher when full |
| Keep freezer as full as possible. |
| Limit time in the shower. |
| Layered clothing during winter months will keep you warmer. |
| When preparing a meal make enough for leftovers. It is cheaper to
reheat leftovers than to prepare another meal. |
| Set water heater at 120º. |
| Vacuum heaters and vent registers. |
| Turn lights off in rooms not being used. |
| Consolidate refrigerators & freezers. |
| Caulk windows. |
| Weather-strip doors. |
| Wrap water pipes. |
| Use shrink-wrap on non-insulated windows. |
| Seal and wrap heating ducts. |
| Change furnace filters regularly |
| Replace old incandescent bulbs with new energy efficient fluorescent
bulbs. |
| Be sure to close fireplace damper. |
