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How To Lower Home Appliance Energy Costs

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Everything continues to get more and more expensive. As inflation increases and global warming worsens, finding out how to make your home appliances more energy efficient can help lower your energy costs and decrease your carbon footprint. While switching to energy-efficient appliances is the best way to make energy-saving choices easier, there are still things you can do to improve the efficiency of your home.

Here is what you need to know about how much energy your appliances use and what you can do to minimize the energy output of your household.

How Much Energy Do Your Home Appliances Use?

Your HVAC system is the #1 culprit behind your energy costs. According to the Department of Energy, it makes up about 35% of your energy bill, though this number varies. However, your home appliances make a significant impact on your energy costs too, as home appliances average approximately 13% of your energy bills.

Determining how much energy your home appliances are using helps you figure out where you need to focus your efforts on lowering costs. The EnergyGuide Label on your appliances shows you how much energy your appliance uses in comparison to similar models. You can also use a whole house energy monitoring system, an electricity usage monitor, and use formulas to calculate annual energy consumption and associated costs.

It’s important to be aware of how much energy your appliances are using in order to avoid wasting both energy and money. Making adjustments to how you use your appliances and replacing them as needed can save you money in the long run.

How To Lower Home Appliance Energy Costs

Some of the ways you can lower your home appliance energy costs involve simply changing your habits. Others necessitate repair or replacement. Here are some ways you can lower your home appliance energy costs.

#1. Replace Appliances As Needed


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You may be tempted to hang onto your appliances even after they should have been replaced. You may think that you are saving money by having your old appliances repaired instead of replaced, but the fact of the matter is that the opposite is true.

Old appliances use more energy to perform as they should. They also require more frequent maintenance and repairs. While the initial cost of a new appliance may seem significant, in the long run, it saves you energy and money. For optimal savings and energy efficiency, opt for an EnergyStar-rated appliance.

#2. Use Your Appliances Correctly

Simply checking to ensure that you’re using the correct settings can save you on your energy costs. For your laundry, select the appropriate load size. For your dishwasher, avoid washing your dishes before you stick them in the dishwasher. Pre-rinsing one person’s place setting can use as much water as an entire cycle in the dishwasher. As such, simply scrape off any stuck-on scraps, then let your dishwasher work its magic.

Check the manuals your appliances came with for tips about how to get the most use out of them for the least amount of energy. For instance, while you may have your favorite burner on your stove, consider whether it’s the right burner for the size of the pot or pan you’re using at the moment.

#3. Maintain And Clean Your Appliances Regularly

Cleaning and maintenance may seem like optional chores, but whether or not you do them as recommended can greatly impact the efficiency and lifespan of your appliances. Schedule maintenance appointments as recommended for each of your appliances to ensure that they continue to perform optimally.

You also want to ensure that you clean your appliances on a regular basis. If you have pets that shed, you’ll want to clean more frequently. Not only does this improve how your appliances operate, it can protect you from dangers such as potential dryer vent fires. Checking your lint trap before you use your clothes dryer is an excellent habit to adopt to stave off potential fires.


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#4. Stop Messing With The Thermostat

This doesn’t just apply to your HVAC system, but also to your refrigerator and freezer. Messing with the thermostat and setting it too high or too low can send the appliance into overdrive. You don’t want these to be too cold, as that causes your appliance to work harder. You also don’t want them too hot, for food safety reasons.

Let Us Help You Lower Your Appliance Energy Costs

VanderDoes Home Services provides professional home appliance repair and maintenance services. We can conduct routine maintenance for your appliances, as well as repair issues that may occur. We can also provide you with personalized advice for what you can do to lower your home appliance energy costs. Contact us today to learn more about our services.

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