You can reduce energy consumption at home during summer by fixing inefficient appliances, identifying energy hogs, and maintaining systems like your air conditioner and refrigerator. Energy use spikes during hot months as families rely more on cooling and appliances, which leads to higher bills. That’s why regular maintenance, smart monitoring, and small habit changes make such a big difference. This article explores practical ways to spot hidden energy drains, repair issues before they worsen, and follow proven tips to keep your home efficient all season long.
First and foremost, fix broken stuff.
Pay attention to changes in performance and use our free Repair Help for troubleshooting and repair help information to improve efficiency and address issues before they become major – costly – problems.
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Here’s a roundup of our best tips for energy saving in your home:
How to discover energy hogs in your home
Josh Hull gives a helpful how-to for monitoring energy consumption and discovering energy hogs. Find out what’s using phantom power (energy consumption while in standby mode) and changes you can make to reduce energy consumption.
19 simple ways to reduce energy consumption in the home
Learn little-known ways to conserve energy.
Seven things you’re wasting money on in your home
Learn how basic maintenance of appliances like refrigerators and dryers can have a dramatic impact on energy conservation – and save you money.
Easy refrigerator energy-reducing tips
Your favorite kind of maintenance: Fast, simple stuff.
Central air conditioner maintenance tips
It’s not too late to give your central air system an energy-saving tune-up. Learn how.
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