Is your household doing as much as it can to save energy?
Print this checklist and do this inspection to find out!
| Yes | Not Yet | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Do you turn off lights and computers when you are not using them? | ||
| 2. Do you have compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) or LED bulbs in your home? | ||
| 3. Do you wash most of your laundry in cold water? | ||
| 4. Do you have energy- and water-saving showerheads? | ||
| 5. Do you take short showers and/or half-full baths? | ||
| 6. Do you run full loads in your dishwasher, clothes washer, and dryer? | ||
| 7. Do you use the “Air Dry” or “No-Heat Dry” setting on your dishwasher? | ||
| 8. Do you close draperies or blinds to help keep the heat out during the summer and to help keep the heat in during the winter? | ||
| 9. Do your doors and windows have weatherstripping and caulking to block drafts? | ||
| 10. Has your family unplugged appliances you rarely use, such as a second refrigerator or freezer? | ||
| 11. Is regular maintenance done on your heating and cooling system—cleaning or replacing filters monthly and a yearly tune-up? |