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- Air conditioning and heating units: These are some of the biggest energy consumers in a home, especially if they are older or not properly maintained.
- Water heaters: Water heaters consume a lot of energy, especially if they are constantly heating water.
- Refrigerators and freezers: These appliances run 24/7 and consume a lot of energy, especially if they are older models.
- Clothes dryers: Clothes dryers use a lot of energy to heat and dry clothing.
5.Electric stoves and ovens: These appliances use a lot of energy to heat up and cook food.
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- Lighting: While each lightbulb uses relatively little energy, the total energy consumption can add up quickly, especially if lights are left on for long periods of time.
- Computers and electronics: Computers, televisions, and other electronics use energy even when they are turned off or in standby mode.
- Washing machines: While washing machines are more energy-efficient than they used to be, they still use a significant amount of energy to run.
- Dishwashers: Like washing machines, dishwashers are more energy-efficient than they used to be, but they still use a fair amount of energy to run.
- Pool pumps: If you have a swimming pool, the pool pump can be a major energy consumer, especially if it runs for long periods of time.