Appliance Usage Tips

• When purchasing new appliances look for the EnergyStar® symbol to identify the most energy efficient products in the marketplace.
• Operate your dishwasher, washer and dryer with full loads only, however, beware of overloading. If possible, air dry dishes and clothes.
• Wash clothes in cold water only. Did you know that 90% of the energy consumed for washing clothes comes from heating the water?
• If possible, use a clothesline to dry laundry and let Mother Nature do the work.
• Clean the lint filter on a dryer or washer after every use.
• Use a ceiling fan in place of air conditioning to keep a room cool in the summer.