Check the refrigerator gaskets for a tight seal. Close the door on a dollar bill. If you can pull the bill through easily, cold air is escaping from the r refrigerator. Have the seals replaced. Utilize your automatic dishwasher when you have a full load.
Proper loading is required for efficient dishwasher operation.
Place articles as recommended by the manufacturer so water can circulate freely. On many models this saves approximately 20 minutes of heat-on time. When using the oven, bake several items at the same time. Preheat for only 5 minutes, and turn off the oven 10 minutes ahead of time. Toaster ovens, microwave ovens and slow cookers use less energy than the oven.