Answer : (1) Did you know many home appliances use electricity even when they're turned off? Look out for those that leak the most power such as computers, printers, TVs and DVD players. Plug them into a power strip and turn off the power when you're not using them. These appliances can add 10-30% to your electric bills.
(2) One key to saving energy is to load the washer, dryer and dishwasher completely before running the appliances.
(3) By washing your clothes in cold water, you can see a 50-75% saving in energy use. Most regular clothes are just fine washed with cold water and you can buy laundry detergent designed for washing in cold water. Those detergents use chemicals that are easier on the environment as well.
(4) When baking, open the oven door as little as possible. Your oven loses 25-50 degrees each time you open the door, making it work harder to maintain its temperature.
(5) Give your clothes dryer a hand by cleaning the lint trap after every use. It'll work better and use energy more efficiently. Use a drying rack or even your door frames to save the energy otherwise used during machine drying. When you do use a dryer, consider adding dryer balls to cut drying time.
Fridge/Freezer
(1) Keep your refrigerator & freezer at recommended temperatures.
(2) A full freezer will perform better than a nearly empty freezer.
(3)Cover liquids and wrap foods stored in the refrigerator. Uncovered foods release moisture and make the compressor work harder.
(4) Avoid putting hot foods directly into the refrigerator or freezer. Let them cool to room temperature first.
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