Thrifty Appliances

The fewer appliances you have, the less it will cost you to operate them. That being said there are certain appliances such as refrigeration and heat that we really don’t want to live without. The key is to make sure you are using your appliances efficiently. If you are in the market for new appliances, look for energy and water saving models; if you need to work with what you currently own, follow a few simple guidelines and you will notice a savings right away. When ice starts forming in you fridge or freezer defrost it right away. When you leave town turn the refrigerator to its lowest setting. When your appliances are not being used unplug them. Most appliances use electricity even when they’re not used but are plugged in. Keep your appliances clean, vacuuming the coils on the back of the fridge every six months will make it run more efficiently. Vacuum your radiators regularly to make sure all the heat’s coming through. Our coils are on the bottom of our refrigerator and the dust can build up quickly! Insulate your leaky windows, use duct tape and heavy plastic or purchase some weather stripping to insulate around leaky Read More [...]