Tips for Appliances

Clean your refrigerator and freezer coils once a year.
Clean your clothes dryer lint filter after each load to help the dryer work more efficiently. Heat is not blocked and distributed more evenly when the filter has been cleaned.
Use a drying rack or a clothesline for drying items when appropriate. A drying rack is a free way to dry clothes. It may even keep them from shrinking, something a dryer will not do.
Replace worn gaskets on your refrigerator.
Run full loads when washing dishes and laundry.
Insulate hot water heaters to reduce heat loss.
Cook with a microwave, when possible; it's cheaper and does not generate as much heat as a stove.
Open the oven door no more than absolutely necessary when cooking or baking. Each time an oven door is opened, the oven loses about 20 percent of its heat.
Plan meals so you'll cook and bake several items at once. Preheat as little as possible.
Avoid unnecessary appliance use during the day and turn off lights, appliances and electronics when not in use.
Set refrigerators and freezers at warmest setting.
Lower the thermostat on your water heater to 120 degrees.