Be sure to clean your clothes dryer's lint trap after each use. Use the moisture-sensing automatic drying setting on your dryer if you have one. If possible, unplug electronic devices and chargers that have a block-shaped transformer on the plug when they are not in use. For computer scanners, printers and other devices that are plugged into a power strip, simply switch off the power strip after shutting down you computer. The best way to minimize these losses of electricity is to purchase Energy Star products, Inexpensive Energy Solutions Replace furnace filters once a month.
Dirty filters restrict airflow and increase energy use.
Keep you furnace clean, lubricated and properly adjusted. Choose Energy Star Products. Replace incandescent light bulbs with Energy Star compact fluorescent light bulbs, especially in high use light fixtures. Replace your halogen torchiere with an efficient and safe Energy Star torchiere. Install a programmable thermostat.