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The best way to do this is to record and monitor your energy bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Close doors in your home to separate heated from unheated rooms.<\/li><li>Heat your rooms to less than 70oF.<\/li><li>Turn down your heat overnight and when you are out during the day.<\/li><li>If you have gas heaters, turn off heater pilot lights during the warmer months.<\/li><li>Try to use a portable heater instead of central heating, if only one room needs heating.<\/li><li>When your family is buying a heater, choose heaters with thermostat controls and timers.<\/li><li>When your family is buying a heater, choose one that carries the ENERGY STAR\u00ae label.<\/li><li>Keep your heaters clean and regularly serviced.<\/li><li>Remember to close windows and doors and shut curtains, drapes and blinds when you are heating a room.<\/li><li>Use a ceiling fan if you have one, to move the warm air around.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cooling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Make sure your windows are well shaded from the summer sun by putting up outside blinds, awnings or growing shade trees.<\/li><li>Open windows and let the fresh air in when it\u2019s cooler outside than inside.<\/li><li>On hot summer days, close all of your blinds, curtains, windows and doors to keep out the heat.<\/li><li>Regularly clean your air conditioner or cooler to keep it free from dust.<\/li><li>Cool your rooms to no less than 75oF.<\/li><li>Turn off the air conditioner overnight and when you are out during the day.<\/li><li>Buy an air conditioner with the ENERGY STAR\u00ae label.<\/li><li>Use fans to create nice cool breezes.<\/li><li>Wear light clothing to keep your body cool.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lighting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Turn off lights when you leave a room.<\/li><li>If you can, use fluorescent lighting in rooms where lights are on for more than four hours each day.<\/li><li>Try to use timers and sensors to control outdoor and security lighting.<\/li><li>Try to use the lowest wattage globes possible when lighting an area.<\/li><li>Try to open curtains and use natural light when possible.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hot water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Make sure your hot water taps are in good condition &#8211; no leaks or drips.<\/li><li>Check your hot water unit and make sure it is at the right temperature \u2014 not too hot.<\/li><li>Use cold water to rinse your clothes and dishes.<\/li><li>Turn off your water heater when you go on vacation for a week or longer.<\/li><li>Use a water efficient showerhead in your shower.<\/li><li>Take a short shower instead of a bath.<\/li><li>When your family is buying a water heater, choose one with an ENERGY STAR\u00ae label.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Refrigerators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Defrost and clean the inside of your refrigerator and freezer at least once every six months.<\/li><li>Keep the temperature in your refrigerator between 37oF and 41oF, and the temperature in your freezer between -4oF and -5oF.<\/li><li>Check that the door seals on the refrigerator and freezer are tight fitting.<\/li><li>If you have a frost-free refrigerator, pack items so that the cool air can move freely around the inside. Also make sure that there is good circulation around the back of the fridge.<\/li><li>Put your refrigerator in a shaded and cool location.<\/li><li>Don&#8217;t leave the refrigerator door open. Think about what you want before you open the fridge.<\/li><li>When your family is buying a new refrigerator, choose one with the ENERGY STAR\u00ae label.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Laundry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Make sure your clothes washing machine and dryer are full when you use them.<\/li><li>Wash your clothes in cold water when you can.<\/li><li>Dry your clothes on a clothesline whenever possible \u2014 this uses no electricity at all.<\/li><li>Keep your dryer clean and remove the lint from the filter each time you use it.<\/li><li>Turn off your dryer as soon as the clothes are dry. Don\u2019t let it keep going when it has done its job.<\/li><li>Dry heavy clothes separately from light clothes.<\/li><li>When your family is buying a clothes washer or dryer, choose one that has an ENERGY STAR\u00ae label.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cooking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>You can save energy while cooking by: using only the water you need; keeping lids on pots; simmering instead of boiling; and keeping cooking times to a minimum.<\/li><li>If you have smaller appliances such as toaster ovens, use these instead of larger appliances when cooking small portions.<\/li><li>Try to cook several dishes at the same time in the oven.<\/li><li>Remember to use the thermometer or timer on your oven to avoid over-cooking.<\/li><li>Ensure the seals on your oven are in good condition.<\/li><li>Only open the oven door when you have to during cooking.<\/li><li>Remember to thaw frozen food before cooking it.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Appliances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Turn off appliances at the power source when they are not being used.<\/li><li>If you use an electric blanket, switch it on about half an hour before you go to bed and then switch off again just before you are in bed.<\/li><li>When you are finished watching a movie, turn off your TV, rather than just using the stop button on the remote control.<\/li><li>Switch off computers and printers at the power source.<\/li><li>Activate your computer\u2019s energy-saving \u201csleep mode\u201d.<\/li><li>Only run your dishwasher when you have a full load of dishes, and use the lowest suitable temperature setting.<\/li><li>Use a solar pool heater to heat a swimming pool or hot tub, and cover with a pool blanket when not in use.<\/li><li>Keep the swimming pool water temperature less than 80oF.<\/li><li>Use a timer to turn the swimming pool filter pump on and off.<\/li><li>When going on vacation, use timers to switch lights and appliances on and off, rather than leaving them on all the time.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Home Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Homes can be built that use less energy. 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