With multiple appliances, the kitchen is one of the busiest rooms in the house – and one of the best places to save money and energy, easily. Follow these tips below.
- Don’t open the oven to peek in – you’ll lose energy, plus it works harder to raise the temperature back to its heat setting.
- When boiling water, use only the amount you need; the more water, the more energy used.
- Use the microwave for short reheating and cooking needs.
- Unplug that coffee pot – and other appliances with timers and always-on features – to save even more energy than just turning it off.
- Save water by scraping dishes instead of rinsing them before loading in the dishwasher.
- Run the dishwasher only when it’s full.
- Air dry dishes instead of using your dishwasher’s drying cycle.
- Repair leaky faucets promptly; a leaky faucet quickly wastes gallons of water.
- Avoid leaving the refrigerator or freezer door open for long.
- Defrost your refrigerator and freezer before ice buildup becomes more than 1/4-inch thick.
- Install appliances with the ENERGY STAR® label, which are designed for energy efficiency.
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