How to Maintain Appliances to Conserve Energy

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Place dirty dishes directly into the dishwasher and run it only when it's full.

   Warm meals in the microwave rather than the oven when possible. , The food will cook in the same amount of time. ,, Add or return multiple items at the same time whenever possible. , Center them on the burner or flame. , Open the door after the cycle, if necessary. ,, Use a mild soap to clean the door seals every 6 months to keep them from drying, cracking, or splitting.
   
   Blow, vacuum, or gently brush the dust off refrigerator coils. ,,
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   Step 2: Turn off the stove and/or oven a few minutes before the recipe suggests

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   Step 3: using the residual heat to finish cooking the food.

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   Step 4: Cook small meals in a toaster oven instead of a regular oven.

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   Step 5: Use glass or ceramic baking dishes in the oven and lower the temperature by 25 degrees.

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   Step 6: Avoid opening the oven door when the oven is in use unless absolutely necessary.

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   Step 7: Limit the number of times you open the refrigerator and freezer doors.

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   Step 8: Place pots and pans on the correct sized burners on the stove.

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   Step 9: Allow dishes to air dry in the dishwasher.Turn off heated drying.

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    Step 10: Clean stove burners

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    Step 11: the oven

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    Step 12: and the microwave regularly for more efficient energy use.

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    Step 13: Keep door seals tight and coils cleaned on the stove/oven and refrigerator.

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    Step 14: Keep refrigerators with external condensers in the rear at least 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 cm) from the wall to allow better air circulation around the condenser coils.

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    Step 15: If your refrigerator or freezer is not frost-free

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    Step 16: defrost it periodically.

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