As temperatures start to spike, so do energy bills - it’s time to start thinking Energy (and economic) Efficiency.
1. Not All Appliance Tech is Created Equally
While you may be trying to save some cash by not eating out, your oven is actually the one chowin’ down...on your energy.
Pro-Saver Tip: Convection Ovens save their owners 20 percent in energy every month!
2. Killowatt, per hour, per year...say what?!
The Energy Guide tells you how much energy is used to operate each appliance and provides an energy scale for you to compare products.
Pro-Saver Tip: There are two bills, appliance cost and energy cost - take a look at the kilowatts/hour/year (kWH/yr) for the appliance and shoot for the lowest.
3. You are not smarter than the appliance
Appliances should be seen and not heard...right? Smart features minimize resource consumption and quiet the appliance while enhancing performance.
Pro Tip: Ask about smart features on your next appliance! To save even more energy, air dry items like dishes and clothes.
4. Check for Pre-Sets and we don’t mean on Pandora
Delayed-wash, cold water options, and item-specific cooling drawers can impact your energy bottom line significantly. So when you are playing CHFO (Chief Household Financial Officer) look for these features to cut your costs in almost half.
5. Innovative Design doesn’t just look great!
Who knew that design wasn’t intended just to catch the eye? Things like space-age dishrack designs and pre-labeled areas of the fridge actually have a purpose: they do more with less...energy. So make sure you are using that crisper drawer properly!
It’s up to you if you want to go green while saving green. Just remember, the average household spends up to $5550 on energy bills a year. Using these tips and paying attention to ENERGY STAR certifications can reduce that by half.