Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 9, 2014
Once a month, clean the filters on your heater and around the coils behind or under your refrigerator. This will help them run more efficiently, meaning they’ll use less energy. Check the seal around your refrigerator and freezer doors. What other tips do you have to conserve energy around the house?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 6, 2012
Kitchen Maintenance: Clean the refrigerator coils. Pull the refrigerator out and vacuum the coils in the back regularly. Inspect all water lines at least monthly—in the refrigerator, faucet, disposal/dishwasher connections, etc. Save space and conserve energy by periodically defrosting your freezer.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 15, 2013
I view each month’s bill – whether it be from the water company, the electric utility, or the natural gas provider – as a way to gauge how well I am doing in my efforts to both conserve energy and save money. Did I use less power than last month? Were my showers shorter?
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