KITCHEN

REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER

• Set thermostats at proper temperatures (between 38-40 degrees Fahrenheit for your refrigerator and 5 degrees for you freezer)
• Make sure doors have a tight seal
• Clean your refrigerator coils every so often
• Don't allow frost to build up more than one-quarter of an inch

MICROWAVE

• Microwaves use only about half the energy of most conventional ovens
• Keep the interior clean
• Cook food in serving dishes to save on dish washing

WINDOWS

• Weather-strip and caulk all windows
• Keep shades lowered in the summer, raised in the winter
• Window tinting can save you money

DISHWASHER

• Wash full loads (A fully loaded dishwasher will use less energy than would be required if the same amount of dishes were hand-washed, according to the Association of Appliance Manufacturers.)
• Many dishwashers have internal heating elements that allow you to decrease the temperature
• Let your dishes air dry

OVEN

• Keep interior and exterior clean
• Cook several items at once
• Avoid preheating when possible
• Defrost food before cooking
• Self-cleaning ovens are more efficient thanks to additional insulation

SINK

• Use cold water whenever possible
• Repair leaky faucets immediately
• Fill the sink to hand wash dishes, don't let the water run