Check Your Utility Room and Basement

Utility Room

• Wash and/or rinse clothes in cold water. Changing the rinse water to cold, for example, can save about 17 gallons of hot water a load.
• Wash and dry only full loads of clothes.
• Clean the lint filter after each use.
• Vent dryer to the outside, not into a crawl space.

Basement

• Check around windows and ductwork for air leaks. Caulk and insulate where necessary.
• Seal crawl spaces from cold, outside air. Foundation vents should then be opened in the warmer months.

An energy survey:

• Heating & Air Conditioning
• Water Heaters
• Living Area
• Kitchen & Bath
• Utility Room & Basement
• Outside Your Home
• Attic