# 25 Ways to Conserve Energy in our Home

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/05/25-ways-to-conserve-energy-in-our-home/
- Published: 2020-05-31T22:45:39-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

Reducing household energy from appliances and other things you use will not just
save money. It will also help reduce the demand for non-renewable energy sources
such as coal, oil and natural gas.

Here are some quick energy conservation methods from solar that we should consider:

**Refrigerators**: Refrigerators account for about 20% of Household electricity 
use. Turn it down. Anyone can use a thermometer to set its temperature as close 
to 3°C (37°F). To save more money, make sure that its energy saver switch is always
on.

Don’t forget to clean the gaskets and coils around the refrigerator. Built-up dust
in the refrigerator’s coils will impede airflow and will force the fridge to work
harder and will cost more money.

**Washer**: Always set the clothes washer to warm or cold water setting. Using warm
water instead of hot can reduce the [household energy](https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/09/5-ways-poor-workplace-indoor-air-quality-and-hygiene-can-stifle-your-business-then-how-to-fix-it/)
needed to heat the water and can save money.

**Dishwasher**: Run the dishwasher only with a full load. This will get the most
cleaning power for every dollar that we spend on water and energy.

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**Water Heater**: Turn the water heater thermostat down to 48°C (120°F). This will
save as much as 3%–5% on the water heating costs.

Replace any old appliances and choose the most energy-efficient models. Look at 
the label and check for any energy conservation labels. This is an assurance that
the replacement that we are getting will save energy and helps prevent pollution.

Make sure to replace inefficient appliances even if they are still working. These
appliances could be costing more than we think. And don’t forget to RECYCLE the 
old appliance.

Home heating and cooling: Do not overheat or overcool any room. Also, remember to
clean the air filters as recommended. Cleaning a dirty filter [of an air conditioner](https://www.gearhungry.com/best-portable-air-conditioner/)
can save up to 5 percent of the energy used.

After charging, don’t forget to pull the plug on the laptop, cellphone, and digital
camera chargers. They still draw energy when they’re plugged in.

Don’t leave kitchen, bath and other ventilating fans too long. Always remember to
turn them off when their job is done. These fans can blow out a house full of heated
air if left on. Costing more energy than usual.

Turn down the thermostat when no one is inside the house for more than four hours.
But do not turn off the heating system entirely. While this idea may not be suitable
for highly insulated apartments, turning down the heat completely may cause the 
house to cool down so much that heating it back to a comfortable temperature when
someone gets home wastes more energy and money than letting it run.

Put the lamps, TV and other electrical supplies away from the thermostat. These 
appliances emit heat that is sensed by the thermostat and it may cause the furnace
to shut off too soon and restart frequently which is not economical at all.

Use a kettle to boil water or put a lid on the saucepan. This will make the water
boil sooner and use less energy.

When using an oven or stove, turn it off 5 minutes before the cooking time is up.
Let the trapped heat finish the cooking. After cooking, consider leaving the oven
door open for a while. The heat can warm up the kitchen.

Use smaller kitchen appliances as much as possible. Appliances like microwave and
toaster oven can use as much as 75 percent less energy compared to a large electric
oven.

Always repair dripping faucets. [One drop](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/04/suncentrals-sunbeamer-revolutionizing-clean-energy-in-toronto/)
of hot water will cost money and energy.

Use LED or compact fluorescent light bulbs. LED bulbs last longer and use up to 
80 percent less energy than standard bulbs.

Turn off the lights and other appliances that are not being used. Turn on lights
indoor or outdoor only when needed. This is applicable not just in the house but
also in other places like the office. In offices, unnecessary lighting can increase
the usage of air conditioning. Make sure to unplug coffee makers, microwaves, and
toaster before shutting the office down for the weekends or holidays.

Put the computer to sleep instead of using a screen saver when no one is using it.
The sleep mode function uses the least amount of electrical current from the outlet.
Saving a lot of money.

During winter days, choose thicker clothes and wear layers. Wearing layers will 
retain the heat better than a single think jumper.

Don’t spend too much time in the shower. A minute less under the shower, every day
could save more energy.

If no one stays at the house frequently, always make sure to put indoor and outdoor
lights on a timer. Leaving the lights on all day will cost more energy.

[Reducing waste](https://greenlivingguy.com/2017/05/reducing-and-managing-food-waste/)
is also helpful in energy conservation. Buy minimally package goods. Also, choose
the reusable products and packaging over the disposable ones. Reusable products 
will save more money.

Don’t forget to recycle. A pound of waste that has been recycled can save household
energy and reduce carbon dioxide emission by at least 1 pound. Recycling saves energy,
time and money.

Invest in Solar Panel: Solar panel converts solar energy from the sun into electricity.
This will let us save money and reduce the amount of energy that we use from the
grid.

These are simple and easy ways to save household energy daily. Although this is 
just a small step towards a much bigger goal, these little actions do not mean that
the overall impact is small. Using less energy every day helps preserve natural 
resources for future generations.

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