6 Tips to Save $$ and Reduce Energy Costs : Tip 2

2. Wash only full loads in your dishwasher (yet another reason to learn to pack them efficiently!), and if you have time, let them air dry by turning off the drying cycle manually—this can save 20% of your dishwasher's total electricity usage.

6 Tips to Save $$ and Reduce Energy Costs : Tip 1

Interested in saving the planet? How about saving $$? These days, the latter seems to be pretty important to everyone. So, thanks to Emily Hsiesh at Shine, I'm going to share 6 tips with you over the next several days to help you do just that. Plus, I think everyone agrees that working to save the planet is a pretty fantastic idea. So, let's get started!!


1. Check this: refrigerators suck up a whopping 20% of your household electricity use. Time to turn them down! Aim for somewhere between 38-42 degrees in the fridge, and 0-5 degrees in the freezer. If you've got an energy saver switch, make sure it's flipped on. Doors should be sealed tight: to test, stick a dollar bill between the gaskets and close the fridge door; if the bill is hard to pull out you're in good shape. If not, it's time to replace the gaskets.





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