Appliances

  • Open your refrigerator door as seldom as possible.
  • Keep your refrigerator between 36 and 38 degrees, and set your freezer between 0 and 5 degrees.
  • When washing clothes, wash a full load and use cold water whenever possible.
  • Hang your clothes to dry when possible to save energy.
  • Wait until you have a full load to run the dishwasher and let your dishes air dry.
  • Use an outdoor grill in the summer months to keep your kitchen cooler.
  • When replacing appliances, look for Energy Star-rated products.