This interactive Energy House shows you simple ways you can save money in every room throughout your house. Click on the green circles to discover ways to save.
Home Theater System
Choose Energy Star® products to save energy without sacrificing quality or performance. Plus, plug all of your nonessential devices into a separate power strip. Switch the strip off when its devices aren't in use.
Light Fixtures
When you leave the room, be sure to turn off the lights. Plus, save even more by switching to compact fluorescent bulbs. Use our savings calculator to see how much you can save by switching.
Drapes and Window Coverings
Tighten and weather-strip your old windows. Add storm windows for additional protection. Close the drapes in the summer to keep the house cool. In the winter months, keep the drapes open to let warm sunlight in.
Thermostat
Keep your home below 68 degrees in the winter and above 75 in the summer to keep heating and cooling costs down.
Bedroom Windows
Tighten and weather-strip your old windows. Add storm windows for additional protection. Close the drapes in the summer to keep the house cool. In the winter months, keep the drapes open to let warm sunlight in.
Bedroom Lights
When you leave the room, be sure to turn off the lights. Plus, save even more by switching to compact fluorescent bulbs. Use our savings calculator to see how much you can save by switching.
Bedroom TV
Choose Energy Star® sets to save energy without sacrificing quality or performance.
Refrigerator
Help save energy by replacing an old refrigerator with an Energy Star® model. Plus, keep your fridge full to help conserve energy.
Oven
Cover pots and pans to keep the heat in. Also, use the right size pot on stove burners. According to Energy Star®, a 6 inch pot on an 8 inch burner wastes 40% of the burner's heat.
Lights
When you leave the room, be sure to turn off the lights. Plus, save even more by switching to compact fluorescent bulbs. Use our savings calculator to see how much you can save by switching.
Sink
Repair leaky faucets which can waste gallons of water.
Dishwasher
Run your dishwasher only when you have a full load. Install an Energy Star® model for bigger savings.
Computers
When you’re not using your computer, turn it off. Also, make use of screen savers when it does stay on.
Office Lights
When you leave the room, be sure to turn off the lights. Plus, save even more by switching to compact fluorescent bulbs. Use our savings calculator to see how much you can save by switching.
Electrical Outlets
If you aren’t using outlets, keep them covered and seal any cracks around them.
Power Adapters
Once your devices are charged, unplug the battery chargers.
Dryer
Don't over-dry your clothes. If 50 minutes works, don't set it to 70 minutes.
Make sure to clean the inside lint filter before each drying cycle.
Periodically check your flexible metal dryer vent hose to ensure it is still tightly connected and not kinked.
Water Heater
Set your water temperature to 120 degrees for hot water without breaking the bank. If your water heater is located in an unconditioned space, consider installing a thermal wrap around it. Take care to install it in accordance with the tank and wrap manufacturers' instructions.
Washer
Wash your clothes in cold or warm water. Keep the water level appropriate to load size and don’t overfill with clothes.
Dryer Vent
Make sure your outside dryer vent door closes when the dryer is not in use which requires occasionally cleaning out lint accumulation.
HVAC
Have an HVAC technician check your systems annually to ensure your systems are moving the correct amount of air, are properly charged, are free from duct leaks and are strictly in accordance with manufacturers' guidelines.
Keep the inside and outside coils clean and free of debris and change return filters monthly.
Home Theater System
Choose Energy Star® products to save energy without sacrificing quality or performance. Plus, plug all of your nonessential devices into a separate power strip. Switch the strip off when its devices aren't in use.
Light Fixtures
When you leave the room, be sure to turn off the lights. Plus, save even more by switching to compact fluorescent bulbs. Use our savings calculator to see how much you can save by switching.
Drapes and Window Coverings
Tighten and weather-strip your old windows. Add storm windows for additional protection. Close the drapes in the summer to keep the house cool. In the winter months, keep the drapes open to let warm sunlight in.
Thermostat
Keep your home below 68 degrees in the winter and above 75 in the summer to keep heating and cooling costs down.
Bedroom Windows
Tighten and weather-strip your old windows. Add storm windows for additional protection. Close the drapes in the summer to keep the house cool. In the winter months, keep the drapes open to let warm sunlight in.
Bedroom Lights
When you leave the room, be sure to turn off the lights. Plus, save even more by switching to compact fluorescent bulbs. Use our savings calculator to see how much you can save by switching.
Bedroom TV
Choose Energy Star® sets to save energy without sacrificing quality or performance.
Refrigerator
Help save energy by replacing an old refrigerator with an Energy Star® model. Plus, keep your fridge full to help conserve energy.
Oven
Cover pots and pans to keep the heat in. Also, use the right size pot on stove burners. According to Energy Star®, a 6 inch pot on an 8 inch burner wastes 40% of the burner's heat.
Lights
When you leave the room, be sure to turn off the lights. Plus, save even more by switching to compact fluorescent bulbs. Use our savings calculator to see how much you can save by switching.
Sink
Repair leaky faucets which can waste gallons of water.
Dishwasher
Run your dishwasher only when you have a full load. Install an Energy Star® model for bigger savings.
Computers
When you’re not using your computer, turn it off. Also, make use of screen savers when it does stay on.
Office Lights
When you leave the room, be sure to turn off the lights. Plus, save even more by switching to compact fluorescent bulbs. Use our savings calculator to see how much you can save by switching.
Electrical Outlets
If you aren’t using outlets, keep them covered and seal any cracks around them.
Power Adapters
Once your devices are charged, unplug the battery chargers.
Dryer
Don't over-dry your clothes. If 50 minutes works, don't set it to 70 minutes.
Make sure to clean the inside lint filter before each drying cycle.
Periodically check your flexible metal dryer vent hose to ensure it is still tightly connected and not kinked.
Water Heater
Set your water temperature to 120 degrees for hot water without breaking the bank. If your water heater is located in an unconditioned space, consider installing a thermal wrap around it. Take care to install it in accordance with the tank and wrap manufacturers' instructions.
Washer
Wash your clothes in cold or warm water. Keep the water level appropriate to load size and don’t overfill with clothes.
Dryer Vent
Make sure your outside dryer vent door closes when the dryer is not in use which requires occasionally cleaning out lint accumulation.
HVAC
Have an HVAC technician check your systems annually to ensure your systems are moving the correct amount of air, are properly charged, are free from duct leaks and are strictly in accordance with manufacturers' guidelines.
Keep the inside and outside coils clean and free of debris and change return filters monthly.