Vacuum Your Way to Energy Savings

We know that vacuuming isn’t always your favorite chore to do around the house, but it may help you make your home more energy efficient. Next time you get the vacuum out to do some cleaning, think of it as your “secret weapon” for reducing your future electric bills. Below are a few ways you can vacuum your way to energy savings:



• Vacuum refrigerator coils twice a year to keep the appliance running efficiently. Unplug your
refrigerator (this is important – safety first) and pull your refrigerator away from the wall. The
coils will either be located on the back or on the bottom behind a panel. Using the long non-
metallic nozzle or brush attachment on your vacuum, clean out all the dust and debris lingering
in the coils.

• Seek out all heating and cooling vents (i.e. supply vents) and use the vacuum’s brush attachment to clean the vent plate and behind it, if possible. Removing dirt and dust will allow air to flow freely, so your system doesn’t have to work so hard to push air through the house.

• To keep your clothes dryer operating efficiently, while not operating and unplugged, detach
the exhaust hose and vacuum out built-up lint. Also, be sure to clean your lint trap after each
load to help prevent lint build up.

These are just a few tips to help make your home more energy efficient.

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