Energy Efficiency

Switch your refrigerator’s power-saver to “ON”, if available.
Clean refrigerator coils annually.
Set the refrigerator temperature to 34 – 37 degrees and freezer temperature to 0 – 5 degrees F.
Unplug unused refrigerators or freezers.
Only run the dishwasher when fully loaded.
Open your dishwasher and air dry your dishes instead of using the dryer cycle.

Set thermostats to 78 degrees F in summer, 68 degrees F in winter.
Run ceiling fans blowing down in the summer and up in the winter.
Change HVAC filters as needed.
Insulate electric wall plugs and wall switches with foam pads.
Caulk around windows and cracks.
Close fireplace dampers when not burning a fire.
Make sure shades are open during the day to catch free solar heat in the winter.
Close shades at night to keep heat in during the winter.
Close shades during the day to help keep heat out in the summer.
Insulate attic access door.
Ensure windows and doors are properly weather-stripped.
Have your HVAC system serviced once per year by a certified technician.
Minimize the use of electric space heaters.
Ensure your outdoor heat pump/air conditioning unit is kept clean and free of debris.
Install a programmable thermostat.