These Appliances are Using the Most Electricity in Your Home this Summer

High Electricity Users

Air Conditioning

• During the summer, your A/C is the biggest energy user in your home.
• Turn up your thermostat by 4 degrees when it’s hot outside to use up to 20% less electricity.
• Remember to replace your air filter every two to three months for maximum efficiency.

Water Heater

• It doesn’t matter how hot it is outside, a water heater is always necessary to keep your home comfortable.
• Lowering it to 120 degrees will help reduce energy usage.
• If you’re away from your home for days or weeks, simply turn it off.
• Reduce your shower time and wash clothes in cold water to help save.

Medium Electricity Users

Lighting and Home Entertainment

• They’re draining your energy even when turned off.
• The sun is nature’s light, use it whenever you can.
• Use a power strip for electronics and turn it off when you’re not using it.
• Install LED bulbs wherever you can. Up to 80% more efficiency can go a long way.

Refrigerator and Dryer

• There are ways to keep your food cold and clothes dry in a more efficient manner.
• Keep your fridge’s temperature between 35 and 38 degrees and freezer at zero degrees.
• Clean the fridge coils and back of your refrigerator monthly.
• Hanging clothes or laying them flat to dry worked for our ancestors, and it can for you, too.

Low Electricity Users

Ceiling Fans and Cooking Appliances

• Though they may not use much energy, every little bit counts when it comes to saving.
• Change the fan direction to run counterclockwise to help create a downdraft.
• Keep it running while your away.
• Try cooking outside as much as possible to keep the heat from building from your stove or oven.

Low Electricity Users

Pool and Hot Tub

• Owners will understand the high energy they use, but there are ways to conserve.
• Use an automatic timer on the pool pump to ensure maximum usage.
• Check the filters for clogs and other buildup.
• Always turn your hot tub heater off when not in use.