Appliance tips

Appliance efficiency adds up to savings

The cost to run your natural gas appliances is a large enough part of your energy budget that taking steps to use less can really pay off.

Appliance tips	Skill level	Cost range	Savings
Purchase ENERGY STAR® certified models. Choose natural gas water heaters and furnaces that display the ENERGY STAR label, the most energy-efficient you can buy.	Basic	$400+	10%-50%
Do laundry the energy-efficient way. Washing clothes in cold water and air-drying is a great way to cut costs.	Basic	Free	$30 annually
Be smart with your dishwasher. Minimize costs by washing only full loads and avoiding pre-rinsing.	Basic	Free	$40 annually
Be an energy-efficient cook. When it comes to saving energy in the kitchen, there are plenty of ways to use less.	Basic	Free	$18 annually

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