10 Energy Saving Tips for Spring Cleaning - ClickOnDetroit

Make energy efficiency part of your spring cleaning program.

These tips can help you reduce your energy bills and save money:

1. Clean your air vents.

Air ducts and vents collect dust and debris as they pump in warm air during the winter months. Remove the air vents and clean them with a mixture of warm, soapy water. Examine your air filters as they dry to determine if they need to be replaced. The change of season is a good reminder as the filters should be changed at least every 3 months. Clean air filters help improve air quality and ensure your home's heating and cooling systems are running as efficiently as possible.

2. Seal those sneaky air leaks and insulate where necessary to save up to $200 a year.

You don't want hot outside air entering your home or cool inside air escaping outside this summer. You can seal air leaks with inexpensive weatherstripping on doors and caulking around windows. DTE also offers discounts on ENERGY STAR® qualified windows and insulation. Learn more at dteenergy.com/isolation .

It's a lot of work, but at the end of the day you'll save money. (WDIV)

3. Clean accessories.

Dusty bulbs and covers block the light and make them less energy efficient. To avoid this problem, add cleaning blisters and protectants to your spring cleaning list. Replace old light bulbs with more energy efficient ones: LED (Light Emitting Diode) bulbs can improve the efficiency of your lighting. DTE is offering instant discounts on ENERGY STAR® qualified lightbulbs at participating retailers.

Learn more at dteenergy.com/lightingdiscounts

4. Clean the lint filter on your dryer.

Cleaning your dryer filter after each load improves airflow and increases efficiency. It's also important to scrub the lint filter if you use dryer sheets regularly, as dryer sheets leave a film on the filter that reduces airflow and can affect engine performance over time.

Be sure to change this filter. (WDIV.)

5. Service the dryer.

Inspecting your dryer vent tubes and unclogging them allows for better airflow, reducing drying time and saving energy. DTE offers multiple appliance discounts: $20 to $100 on qualifying washers and dryers, air conditioners and air purifiers, dehumidifiers, pool pumps, and WiFi thermostats.

Learn more at dteenergy.com/appliancerebates

6. Recycle your old devices

If you have an old fridge or freezer that works, DTE will pick it up for free and give you a $50 check.

Learn more at dteenergy.com/recycle

7. Upgrade your pool pump with a $350 discount.

There are many options when it comes to your pool pump, but an ENERGY STAR qualified variable speed pool pump is an effective way to keep your pool running efficiently all summer long. You can even get a $350 rebate when you upgrade to a qualifying model.

8. Download the DTE Insight app.

Manage, monitor and transform your home energy consumption and lower your monthly bill this spring and all year long with the DTE Insight app. Download the DTE Insight App to understand, manage and control your energy consumption.

Learn more at dteenergy.com/dteinsight .

Technology can be very useful. (WDIV)

9. Buy energy efficient products.

Get instant discounts on energy efficient products like LEDs, thermostats, plugs and more.

Visit detemarketplace.com

do you have new lightbulbs (WDIV)

10. Visit DTE's virtual "interactive energy saving house".

Go online and find room-by-room tips, discounts, and programs that can help you save energy in every room in your home. Learn more at dteenergy.com/home

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