Check Your Hot Tub

Kenmore, NY

The energy spike below made one Unwaste Lab household realize how much energy hot tubs really use. You can conserve energy by reducing the water temperature. Most hot tubs come with the temperature set at a factory default of 104°F. Try lowering it to 102°F and you could save up to 5% of your heating energy.

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Consider Air Drying

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Unplug to Unwaste

Unplug to Unwaste

This Unwaste Lab household has seen its energy use drop dramatically by unplugging appliances when not in use. An average home has 20-40 appliances constantly …

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