Homeowners should follow these energy efficient tips

Appliances can be costly, yet necessary, elements of a home. While most homeowners would rather not replace pricey items, appliances that are not running to their full capacity can drain a home’s energy and cause a bevy of household problems. 

To keep items running as they should and stave off expensive purchases, homeowners should follow some home maintenance tricks that could add up to home savings.

Keeping washing machines in good working condition can be as simple as properly sorting laundry and safely loading it. Pockets should always be checked for items such as change, as coins could damage the drum in a washer, according to Financially Fit. This can help save money on appliances and clothing replacement costs, as a malfunctioning drum can tear fabric.

Homeowners should also be careful not to overload washers. While it may save water in theory, overloading a washing machine can cause damage that could lead to costly repairs, Good Housekeeping reports.

Furthermore, houses should be checked to ensure that they are not constricted or leaking, the source explains. Water to the machine should also be turned off when it is not in use, as doing so may prevent water damage from a burst hose - which could occur during extreme cold weather events.

When it comes to clothes dryers, homeowners should be sure to vacuum dust and dirt out of ventilation hoses. Built-up lint can clog filters and use more energy to dry clothes. Filters that get particularly clogged may even cause individuals to have to run clothes through more than one cycle and can pose a fire risk, Financially Fit points out.

The lint catch should also be properly cleaned out after every cycle. In addition, homeowners may want to wash it thoroughly with soap and water from time to time to ensure that it is working properly, according to Good Housekeeping. This simple step is an important everyday home energy savings idea that everyone can employ.

Refrigerators are another household appliance that get frequent use and can be costly to replace. As such, homeowners should be sure to keep condenser coils - located in the rear of the appliance - clean and free of dust and debris, according to Financially Fit.

Buildup on the coils will impact the refrigerators ability to cool efficiently, which could in turn raise utility bills. In order to prevent problems and boost home energy savings, homeowners should regularly unplug the appliance and vacuum condenser coils, according to the source. 

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