A simple tweak to your TV settings can help households reduce their energy bills ahead of winter – and it's completely free.
Americans have been unknowingly paying more when it comes to their energy bills, but some small actions can lead to big energy savings over time.
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While most modern TVs actually consume less power than previous models, they can still continue to use power after you turn them off.
This is due to the new “Quick Start” feature that allows them to boot up a few seconds faster.
Turning the setting off can help you save a significant amount of money over time.
Another great TV-related hack is to turn off the auto-brightness setting.
Since most people watch TV at night or on darker settings, the screen doesn't really need high brightness levels.
The auto-brightness setting, if turned on, can cause power consumption to fluctuate, resulting in higher bills over time.
Use Internet ready TV products e.g Apple TV, Google Chromecast, or Roku device It can also significantly reduce your energy consumption.
Meanwhile, there are some oven tricks that can lower your energy bill and make it easier for you to make them part of your lifestyle.
Cooking accounts for 20% of consumers' energy consumption, according to the Yale University Environmental Review.
Tests conducted by the American Bureau of Standards revealed that some people use 50% more energy than others to cook the same meal.
While making your own food may be the most expensive way to eat, there are five tips to keep in mind to maximize energy while fueling your body.
It is recommended that you stop reaching for your food while it is cooking in the oven.
Opening the oven door can lower the internal temperature by up to 25%, according to safelectricity.org.
Many people think that lids are for soups or stews, but using one will maintain heat in most foods.
Using a cover will allow you to use less heat on your stove and help reduce energy use by 66%, according to Edison International.
Maintaining a messy oven while cooking is a rookie mistake.
Taking out unused accessories reduces energy consumption, according to Electrolux Group.
Although an oven is a tempting storage space, it was not intended to serve multiple functions at once.
Budget-conscious Americans would be wise to place a frying pan on the stove that closely matches their size.
If you can see the burner area protruding from the bottom of the pan, replace it with a smaller burner.
A small pot on a large stove wastes energy, according to Synergy Companies.
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