Refrigerator and Freezer energy saving Tips

1. Cool Location
 The cooler it is on the outside, the easier it is for the unit to keep cool inside. You should also make sure that there are 3 inches of space around your appliance, so that there’s less of a chance of heat and dust build-up.

2. Right Temperature
 keep the temperature at 37° to 40° in the fresh food section of your fridge and 5° in the freezer section.

3. Clean Your Coils Monthly
Your refrigerator cools and your freezer freezes by transferring heat from the inside of the unit to the outside through the condenser coils. But if you allow dust to collect on the coils, your unit has to work harder.

4. Defrost Your Freezer Monthly
Unless you have a frost-free unit, you should plan to defrost your freezer whenever the frost gets to be a quarter of an inch thick.

5. check the Door
You should also make sure that your freezer door is air tight. You can test this by closing the door on a dollar bill. If you can pull it out easily, you might need a new seal or latch.

Tips to Save Energy

•  Install a programmable thermostat to lower utility bills and manage your heating and cooling systems efficiently. 
•  Air dry dishes instead of using your dishwasher’s drying cycle. 
•  Turn things off when you are not in the room such as lights, TVs, entertainment systems, and your computer and monitor
• Plug home electronics, such as TVs and DVD players, into power strips; turn the power strips off when the equipment is not in use—TVs and DVDs in standby mode still use several watts of power
•  Lower the thermostat on your water heater to 120°F
•  Take short showers instead of baths and use low-flow shower heads for additional energy savings.
• Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes.
• Air dry clothes.
• Check to see that windows and doors are closed when heating or cooling your home.
• Drive sensibly; aggressive driving such as speeding, and rapid acceleration and braking, wastes fuel.
• Look for the ENERGY STAR® label on light bulbs, home appliances, electronics, and other products. ENERGY STAR products meet strict efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Energy saving tips for small appliances

• Cook with small appliances. Cook with your toaster oven, electric skillet and slow cooker for specialized jobs, rather than the range. Small appliances use less energy.
• Use the microwave. Microwave ovens shorten cooking times, which saves energy.
• Clean or replace air filters. Replace filters on exhaust hoods, humidifiers, vacuums, etc. Clogged filters impair performance and cause the units to run longer.
• Run cold water for disposal. Hot water requires energy to warm the water. Cold water saves energy and solidifies grease, moving it more easily through the garbage disposal and pipes.