Save Money on your Energy Bill Right NOW!
So, by browsing Mission Environment’s website for a few minutes, you can see that there are many ways to save money on your energy bill - but some cost money. Now, I like to believe people are intelligent, and realize that a small investment in your home to save energy yields great savings in the future.
But this blog post is for everyone who is too lazy to take that 15-minute trip to Home Depot, or for the overzealous energy saver that is looking to pinch more pennies. In fact, this post is for everyone that has a refrigerator!
1. Take a peak or have a plan BEFORE opening the fridge!
The longer the door stays open, the more energy you are wasting. Everyone, and I mean everyone stands in front of the refrigerator in a semi-daze searching for the perfect food to fix their hunger. The truth is that you already know what is in your fridge, so get in and get out as quick as possible.
2. Do NOT place hot foods directly in the fridge!
Have hot leftovers? Do not put them directly in the fridge! This will waste substantial amounts of energy - you have no idea. Just leave the food on the table or on the kitchen counter until it is cooler.
3. Clean up the mess!
Your refrigerator works by keeping cool air flowing inside the refrigerator. If you have an endless clutter of old, moldy leftovers and foods from the 80s, then you should probably consider starting your spring cleaning early - at least for the fridge! If your fridge is jam packed, then airflow is not optimal, which overworks your fridge and your energy bill.
4. Use the right temperature!
Your fridge should be between 36 and 38 degrees and your freezer should be about 3 degrees. Any cooler and you are just wasting money. Do not have a thermometer? Well, if you take a sip of your milk or juice and it freezes your teeth to the point of pain, then your fridge is probably a bit too cold. Refer to your manual to use the optimal temperature.
Well, there you have it. Four solid tips that you can do literally right now that will save money on your energy bill. After all, your refrigerator is roughly 15% of your energy bill, so get going and Take Action!