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Frugal Friday: 3 Tips to Save Energy (and Money)
Saving energy can mean saving money. Here are a few ways to save in your kitchen.
The Best Way To Heat Food.
If you need to warm up or defrost small amounts of food, use a microwave instead of the stove to save energy. Microwave ovens use around 50 percent less energy than conventional ovens do. For large meals, however, the stove is usually more efficient. But in the summer, using a microwave causes less heat to be released into the kitchen, which might save money on air conditioning.
Do The Dollar Bill Test.
Don't keep the refrigerator door open any longer than you need to. Close it to keep the cold air inside! Also, make sure the door closes securely. There is a rubber-like seal around the door that you can test. Just close the door on a dollar bill, and then see how easy it is to pull out. If the dollar slides out easily, the door is probably leaking cold air from inside.
Got A Second Refrigerator?
Is there an old refrigerator sitting in the garage or someplace else at home? Old refrigerators are real energy hogs! An old refrigerator could be costing your family as much as $120 a year to operate. Consider taking it out of commission if you don't really need this extra refrigerator or keep in mind that one large refrigerator is cheaper to run than two smaller ones.
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The Best Way To Heat Food.
If you need to warm up or defrost small amounts of food, use a microwave instead of the stove to save energy. Microwave ovens use around 50 percent less energy than conventional ovens do. For large meals, however, the stove is usually more efficient. But in the summer, using a microwave causes less heat to be released into the kitchen, which might save money on air conditioning.
Do The Dollar Bill Test.
Don't keep the refrigerator door open any longer than you need to. Close it to keep the cold air inside! Also, make sure the door closes securely. There is a rubber-like seal around the door that you can test. Just close the door on a dollar bill, and then see how easy it is to pull out. If the dollar slides out easily, the door is probably leaking cold air from inside.
Got A Second Refrigerator?
Is there an old refrigerator sitting in the garage or someplace else at home? Old refrigerators are real energy hogs! An old refrigerator could be costing your family as much as $120 a year to operate. Consider taking it out of commission if you don't really need this extra refrigerator or keep in mind that one large refrigerator is cheaper to run than two smaller ones.
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