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title: Helpful Tips to Lower Energy Costs - Gasket Guy®
description: "Everyone knows that it cost a lot to run a business. One of
the easiest ways to save money is to keep your utility costs down. Here are
some helpful hints to minimize energy costs.Office and POS stationsLaptops use 90% less energy than desktop models
so choose a laptop when possible. Ink jet printers use 90% less energy than laser
printers so choose ink jet when you can. Turn off as many computer components as possible
on a nightly basis. This includes monitors, printers, and copiers. If you have Energy Star equipment, switch them
to the power saving mode when not in use. RefrigerationDo not fill freezers and coolers above market
load linesDo not overload displays, this will decrease
your product quality and increase energy usage by 10-20%Inspect gaskets and door latches on a regular
basis. Replace worn gaskets and adjust latches as necessary. Check condenser coils and clean with a non
metallic brush on a monthly basis.HVAC SystemsClose vents in storage areas and closets and
other unoccupied areas Use heat pumps instead of resistance electric
heating systemsUse ceiling fans to circulate cooler air and
enhance cooling ability of air conditioner. Check air filters and air intake screens on a
monthly basis and clean or change as neededCheck fan belts on a monthly basis for any wear
and replace as necessary. Inspect heating and cooling coils on a quarterly
basis and clean as necessaryCheck ducts and vents on a quarterly basis for
any damaged insulation that needs to be fixed.LightingOnce a year, clean fixtures and diffusersChoose task lighting instead of overhead
lighting for work areasSwitch out T12 lighting with a T8 system which
is more energy efficientIn unoccupied areas, turn off decorative and
unnecessary lightsUse lower wattage or energy saving bulbs where
possible. "
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# [Helpful Tips to Lower Energy Costs - Gasket Guy®](https://www.gasketguy.com/blog/helpful-tips-to-lower-energy-costs)

 Written by [Nicole Spedding](https://www.gasketguy.com/blog/author/nicole-spedding) | Sep 28, 2014 4:00:00 AM

Everyone knows that it cost a lot to run a business. One of the easiest ways to save money is to keep your utility costs down. Here are some helpful hints to minimize energy costs.

Office and POS stations

- Laptops use 90% less energy than desktop models so choose a laptop when possible.
- Ink jet printers use 90% less energy than laser printers so choose ink jet when you can.
- Turn off as many computer components as possible on a nightly basis. This includes monitors, printers, and copiers.
- If you have Energy Star equipment, switch them to the power saving mode when not in use.

Refrigeration

- Do not fill freezers and coolers above market load lines
- Do not overload displays, this will decrease your product quality and increase energy usage by 10-20%
- Inspect gaskets and door latches on a regular basis. Replace worn gaskets and adjust latches as necessary.
- Check condenser coils and clean with a non metallic brush on a monthly basis.

HVAC Systems

- Close vents in storage areas and closets and other unoccupied areas
- Use heat pumps instead of resistance electric heating systems
- Use ceiling fans to circulate cooler air and enhance cooling ability of air conditioner.
- Check air filters and air intake screens on a monthly basis and clean or change as needed
- Check fan belts on a monthly basis for any wear and replace as necessary.
- Inspect heating and cooling coils on a quarterly basis and clean as necessary
- Check ducts and vents on a quarterly basis for any damaged insulation that needs to be fixed.

Lighting

- Once a year, clean fixtures and diffusers
- Choose task lighting instead of overhead lighting for work areas
- Switch out T12 lighting with a T8 system which is more energy efficient
- In unoccupied areas, turn off decorative and unnecessary lights
- Use lower wattage or energy saving bulbs where possible. 

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