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Consider a multi-use pressure cooker
No wonder these small appliances are so popular, they use up to 70% less energy than an electric stove.
Fill up the empty space in your fridge
A full jug of water is a great option to keep your fridge cool so it cycles less often.
Is your fridge or freezer too cool?
Save up to $25 a year by keeping your fridge at 2°C and your freezer at -18°C.
Let your dishes dry themselves
Skipping a dishwasher's heat-dry setting on one load of dishes a day can save up to $37 a year.
Avoid streaming movies on a game console
For streaming movies and TV, game consoles require up to 40% more power than other streaming devices.
Use power bars to unplug everything at once
Try upgrading to smart power bars or smart strips that shut off the power to any devices not being used. You could save up to $50 a year.
Save up to $100
That’s right. Each ENERGY STAR LED bulb could save you up to $100 in electricity over its 15 year lifetime.
Consider an ENERGY STAR TV
ENERGY STAR rated TVs use at least 30% less electricity than other TVs - especially older models.
Turn down to save up
Turn your thermostat down 2-5 degrees to save up to 5-10% on your bill - or up to $72 a year.
Get clever with window coverings
Blocking afternoon sun could save you up to $10 (2 fans) or up to $45 (1 AC window unit) during the summer.
Use foam gaskets on outlets
Use foam gaskets on exterior wall outlets and light switches to stop cold air from getting in.
Draftproof your home
Is your home letting warm air out? Sealing gaps and cracks can help reduce heat loss by up to 10%.
Toss a towel in the dryer
Adding a dry towel to your dryer load speeds up drying. For 7 loads a week, you could save up to $27 a year.
Give your tank a blanket
If your electric hot water heater is warm to the touch, it’s losing heat and needs an insulation blanket.
Let your laundry dry itself
If you hang-dry 4 loads of laundry every week, you could save up to $47 a year.
Use cold water for your wash
Using cold water, and cutting just 1 laundry load a week could save you up to $27 a year.
