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You\u2019ve heard all the standard ways to save energy on this blog before.<\/p>\n
Those no doubt lead you to the greatest energy savings.<\/p>\n
But, you can save even more if you\u2019re willing to take some out-of-the-box actions like these:<\/p>\n
1. Only Wash with a Full Sink<\/strong><\/p>\n Yes, dishwashers do save you water versus washing the dishes yourself. But, that\u2019s only if you run the tap the entire time you wash.<\/p>\n To optimize your water savings, fill your sink with dishes and water. And then only run the tap for a brief rinse once you have all the food off your plates.<\/p>\n 2. Ladies, You Don\u2019t Need Water to Shave Your Legs<\/strong><\/p>\n Shaving your legs with water does add some convenience. But truthfully, it\u2019s not necessary.<\/p>\n Just make sure that you\u2019re not in a rush when you need to shave!<\/p>\n 3. Air Dry Your Dishes<\/strong><\/p>\n Your dishwasher may have a setting for drying that doesn\u2019t require heat. Use it.<\/p>\n If it doesn\u2019t, you can also just open your dishwasher and let the air dry your dishes.<\/p>\n Or, you can just put your dishes on a drying rack.<\/p>\n 4. Pack Your Dishwasher Full<\/strong><\/p>\n You know how much your dishwasher can hold before you notice a decline in the cleanliness of your dishes.<\/p>\n Fill your dishwasher that much to save energy.<\/p>\n That\u2019s because your dishwasher uses the same amount of energy regardless of the size of the load.<\/p>\n 5. Run Your Appliances During Off-Peak Times<\/strong><\/p>\n Does your REP charge you more or less depending on the time of day you use electricity?<\/p>\n Give them a call to find out.<\/p>\n Then, simply run your appliances during the off-peak hours to save money.<\/p>\n 6. Rinse Only with Cold Water<\/strong><\/p>\n Your water heater needs to kick in and heat water if you rinse with it.<\/p>\n But it doesn\u2019t need to do anything at all if you rinse only with cold water.<\/p>\n Since your water heater is one of the primary energy users in your home, this represents a nice savings!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/powermepronto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/laundryroom.jpg\")
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