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Tip
of the Month:
Check to be sure your refrigerator
or freezer is full but not overcrowded.
Arrange contents in a way that allows air to
circulate, but not too sparse. Refrigerators
and freezers work more efficiently when they
are mostly full.
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July
2010 Newsletter
Summer is officially here. Time for vacations,
barbecues and…higher utility bills? Yes, chances
are, with all the extra activity and increased use of
air conditioning, your utility bills will be higher.
What can you do?
Here are some
common-sense basics to help you save money on your
utility bills.
- Measure it.
First find out how much energy your appliances are
using with the Kill-a-Watt
Meter. Start tracking total power
consumption by the hour, day, week, month or year
for any standard household appliance that plugs
into a 110 volt outlet using this meter. It can be
used to check consumption for appliances,
computers, table lamps and most other devices that
plug into standard wall receptacles. Then, you can
make usage adjustments or replace inefficient
appliances as needed.
- Clean it up. Lint
and dirt limit appliance efficiency. Make sure
your appliances aren’t clogged with dust, debris
or lint.
 | Clean your
refrigerator coils with a condenser
brush. |
| Clean your
dryer vent with a dryer vent
cleaning kit. |
| Replace the filter
on your window air conditioner. |
| Install
the Lint
Alert alarm on your dryer vent to
stay on top of the lint accumulation in the
vent; it can also help you prevent potential
fires caused by lint buildup. |
Check the
Seal. Check
gaskets on the doors of refrigerators and freezers
– if the gaskets are ripped or damaged, replace
them—you can find them for your appliance model
by using the PartDetective
on our website.
Take care of it.
A well-maintained appliance is a more
energy-efficient appliance: see our monthly
maintenance calendar.
Spend and save.
Consider purchasing new appliances that use less
energy, especially if your appliances are more
than 10 years old. For example, newer
dishwashers and washing machines use a fraction of
the water used by older models. These appliances
will save you money in water and energy usage over
time, and in some cases, you may even receive a
rebate for your purchase. See the U.S.
Department of Energy website for
information about Energy Star certified
appliances.
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SPECIAL
PROMOTION:Kill-a-Watt
Meter
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Check
out these savings!
Click here
to view or order this item at a 10% discount between
July 14 and July 24.
Kill-a-Watt
Meter - Track total power consumption by
hour, day, week, month, or year. Also displays Voltage
(V), Line Frequency (Hz), and Power Factor (PF). 15
amp maximum. No batteries required. Accepts standard
110 volt plugs, 2 or 3 prong.
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| WEB
SITE RESOURCES |
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Try New PartDetective
Feature:
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Get Repair Help:
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Contact RepairGuru®:
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Go directly to the PartDetective®
page, and narrow your search by making selections from
the drop-down menus on the left.
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If you have repair
questions, go to the Repair
Help tab at the top of the page. Here
you can learn how appliances work, find
troubleshooting tips to determine what is wrong with
your appliance and get answers to common questions,
such as: “Should there be water in the bottom of my
dishwasher?”
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For customized
repair help, email our RepairGuru®
who are highly- trained in appliance repair. In
most cases, they will get back to you within a couple
of days with a solution to your problem.
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