Everyone loves the smell of freshly washed clothes. Washing machines use gallons of water, so make sure you wash only full loads and lower temperatures. Around 90% of a washer's energy heats the water. And you’ll have plenty of laundry after returning from vacation. Check washers and dryers for dirty filters and clean them — cleaning the filters of lint will make the machines more efficient. People with outside space (and suitable weather) can air-dry clothes rather than using the dryer, another great way to save energy. Three final tips which could help reduce energy bills are:
Use a toaster oven for smaller dishes and reheating. Toaster ovens use a lot less energy than a full-size oven.
Make sure your HVAC's air filters are clean and obstruction-free.
Fit a low-flow showerhead — it will save many gallons of water over the year and the cost of heating that water.