As Fall quickly approaches, it may be wise to take some time to use the change of seasons to conduct a few, simple energy efficient projects that will cost you absolutely nothing, ultimately saving money in the long run.
Clean your refrigerator
It’s a fact that refrigerators use more energy than any other home appliances while cooling one of the most important things in your home: your food. Keeping your refrigerator more efficient while keeping it maintained is easier than you think. To ensure you’re getting the most out of your fridge, vacuum the coils on the back or bottom and check the temperature; it should register at 41 degrees Fahrenheit, which is optimal for food safety but not too cold to waste electricity.
Clean your dryer
Load after load, lint can build up in your dryer’s hose and pipes, increasing your dryer’s energy usage by up to 30 percent. Build-up can not only create a fire hazard, but it presents moist air from venting outside, causing mildew problems. Vacuum the lint filter, the lint from the back of the machine and from the pipes where the hose is attached to the wall.
Source: http://powergenerationinc.com/fall-cleaning-energy-efficient-projects-at-no-cost/
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