HomeMy WebLinkAboutEnergy Savers Checklist for Homeowners Ak Energy Efficiency.org 2010
Use
this
checklist
to
help
you
save
money
today
with
simple
measures
you
can
do
in
your
home.
Visit
akenergyefficiency.org/getting-‐starting-‐in-‐your-‐home
for
more
information.
•Compare
Your
Usage
–
Visit
social.opower.com
•Seal
Your
Fireplace
–
Close
the
damper
•Clean
the
Coils
of
your
fridge
•Maintain
Water
Heater
•Check
the
Garage
Door
–
Seal
and
Insulate
•Tune
Your
Heating
System
–
call
in
a
pro
annually
•Seal
Air
Ducts
•Add
Insulation
–
get
an
energy
assessment
for
how
and
where
•Don’t
Over
Dry
Clothes
•Clean
the
Lint
Filter
every
time
you
use
the
dryer
•Run
a
Full
Dishwasher
•Cook
with
the
Microwave
when
you
can
•Shop
Energy
Smart
–
buy
EnergyStar
appliances
•Use
Power
Strips
–
shut
them
off
when
you
are
done
•Cover
Your
Windows
–
shades
and
plastic
window
kits
keep
the
heat
in
Use
this
checklist
to
help
you
save
money
today
with
simple
measures
you
can
do
in
your
home.
Visit
akenergyefficiency.org/getting-‐starting-‐in-‐your-‐home
for
more
information.
•Wash
Clothes
in
Cold
Water
•Adjust
Your
Fridge
Temp
–
36
–
38
degrees
F
•Check
Your
Toilet
Temp
–
if
warm,
replace
the
mixer
valve
•Install
Low-‐Flow
Shower
Heads
•Get
an
Assesment
–
check
out
Akrebate.com