Check and clean your refrigerator condenser coils. BONUS: Put it on your calendar to do it again in 6 months if you have indoor pets or a year if you don’t.

Try to keep something in the fridge beside condiments and a handful of essentials. Empty refrigerators run more than full ones.

Fill your dishwasher before running it. Load it well, so you don’t have to rewash, but don’t run half loads whenever possible. BONUS: turn off the heat dry and crack it open to let dishes air dry.

Check your heating/cooling vents if you have them. Most of them should be open and all filters should be replaced regularly to keep air flowing.

Make an appointment to have your heating and cooling units checked or do it yourself if you know how. BONUS: Put it on your calendar once every year or two to make sure they stay in good working order.

Make an appointment to have a thermostat installed or do it yourself.

Load your washer properly so you only need to run it once to clean your clothes. BONUS: use a cold water wash to save gas on heating.

Turn off your computer when it isn’t in use. Yes, I know, it’s hard to wait 30 seconds for it to turn back on, but it’s worth it!

Turn off your stereo and television when they aren’t being actively used. Game consoles, too!

Check the weather strips on your doors and make an appointment to replace them or do it yourself!