Lighting
• Use bulbs and fixtures bearing Energy Star
• Switch to compact fluorescent bulbs- we did and cut our electric bill in half
• Replace halogen floor lamps with energy-efficient models
• Keep bulbs and fixtures clean
• Turn off unnecessary lighting, coffee pots, micro waves and computers

Laundry Room
• Use cold water settings
• Clean the dryer filter often after each use
• Load the washing machine to capacity
• Dry full loads when possible

Kitchen
• Control refrigerator and freezer temperatures
• Check refrigerator door seals
• Locate refrigerator away from ovens, stoves and direct light
• Clean the condenser coils
• Level the refrigerator
• Use Microwave ovens when you can
• Use the smallest pan necessary to get the job done.

Bedroom
• Waterbeds are a huge energy user
• Electric blankets are also a big energy user

Reduce Water costs
• Electric hot water heaters are one of the most significant energy users
of electricity in a home
• Set your water heater thermostat at the lowest temperature that provides
with sufficient hot water
• Going on vacation, turn down water heater

Heating
• Replace furnace filters
• Keep baseboards and radiators clear
• Close dampers when not using your fireplace
• On sunny days take advantage of the free heat
• Too hot, don’t open your windows- turn down the thermostat
• Seal drafts

This list of helpful hints as seen in R.K. Miles Dwell Well 07 Home Show