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  • CEILING FAN
    coupon An ENERGY STAR® certified ceiling fan is 50% more energy efficient than a non-certified model.
  • DEHUMIDIFIERS
    ENERGY STAR® certified dehumidifiers use up to 20% less energy than non-certified models.
  • DIMMER SWITCH
    coupon Dimmers provide energy savings and increase the service life of lightbulbs significantly.
  • LED LIGHTING
    coupon LED lighting comes in various shapes and colours, great for different applications.
  • FURNACE
    In the winter, set your thermostat to 20°C when you are at home and 18°C overnight or when away.
  • TV
    On average, ENERGY STAR® certified televisions are over 25% more energy efficient than conventional models.
  • PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTATS
    A programmable thermostat can reduce heating and cooling costs by up to 10%.
  • COMPUTERS
    Consider investing in an ENERGY STAR® certified laptop. Always ensure you turn it off at night.
  • POWER BAR
    coupon Phantom power can account for up to 10% of your home's energy use. Plug electronics into a power bar with a timer or auto-shutoff to help save.
  • MOTION SENSORS
    coupon Ideal for rooms where you or others may forget to turn off the lights.
  • STOVE
    Use lids while you cook and decrease your energy consumption by up to 14%.
  • OVEN
    Cook several dishes at once to reduce the amount of time you use the oven.
  • MICROWAVE
    Microwaves use up to 50% less electricity than electric stoves and work as a better alternative to an oven when you're warming up leftovers.
  • REFRIGERATOR
    When purchasing a new refrigerator consider an ENERGY STAR® certified model which are 20% more efficient.
  • LED LIGHTING
    coupon Brighten your kitchen with LED lighting which uses 75-90% less energy than incandescent lighting.
  • DRYERS
    Vacuum the exhaust once a year and keep your lint filters clean to help improve the overall efficiency of your dryer.
  • WASHER
    ENERGY STAR® certified front-loading washing machines use up to 65% less energy compared to conventional top loaders.
  • FREEZER
    Ensure your freezer is set to -18°C. A freezer that is set 5-6°C colder can use up to 25% more energy.
  • HOT WATER TANK WRAP
    coupon Hot water tank wraps can reduce energy loss by up to 40%.
  • CLOTHESLINE
    coupon Install an outdoor clothesline to help you save electricity in the summer.
  • HOT TUBS & SPAS
    coupon Reduce energy costs by installing a heavy-duty timer on your hot tub.
  • POOLS
    Setting your pool's thermostat back 3°C can reduce its heating consumption by 20%.
  • WEATHERSTRIPPING
    couponReducing air leaks could reduce a home's heating and cooling needs by up to 20%.
  • MOTION SENSORS
    coupon Automate your outdoor lighting with sensors and timers as an inexpensive way to reduce energy use.
    • AIR CONDITIONING
      In the summer, set your AC to 25°C when you are at home and 28°C when you are away.

Source: saveONenergy.ca/home-saving