As energy prices rise, maintaining an energy-efficient household is a top concern for many homeowners. The majority of a home’s energy usage comes from appliances, and appliance repair and maintenance is an effective way to keep utility bills under control. Expert Appliance Solutions serves Elyria, Avon Lake, Lodi, Homer, and the surrounding Ohio areas with reliable appliance repair, and they’re here to offer some tips for better energy efficiency.

Your major appliances, like your refrigerator and oven, seriously affect your electric bill, but Expert Appliance Solutions wants to help you save money while protecting the environment. Here are three ways you can improve the energy efficiency of your appliances:

• Keep Them Clean: Dirt, dust, food particles, and other kinds of grime affect efficiency and force appliances to work harder. Make sure your appliances don’t work harder than they have to by cleaning the lint trap in your dryer, vacuuming the refrigerator coils, and clearing food particles from the dishwasher. To take energy saving a step further, use earth-friendly cleaning products like vinegar and baking soda.
• Perform Regular Maintenance: In addition to cleaning, it’s also important to keep up with a regular appliance maintenance schedule. A professional appliance repair technician from Expert Appliance Solutions will check to make sure your oven door is properly sealed, your vent filters are clean, and your dryer exhaust is clear. Keeping up with these simple tasks will maximize appliance efficiency.
• Buy The Right Appliances: Modern technology has led to huge advancements in how appliances use energy. If your oven is more than 10 years old or you don’t remember when you bought your refrigerator, you’re missing out on the energy-efficient technology used in new appliances. When buying new appliances, look for the EnergyGuide or Energy Star label to determine the efficiency.

While investing in new appliances will improve your household’s energy efficiency, in many cases all you really need is professional appliance repair and maintenance. Call Expert Appliance Solutions at (844) 423-9737 to schedule an appointment, or visit their website to learn more about their services. You can also find them on Facebook and Twitter.