Kick off the new year with cleaner, safer, and more efficient home appliances. Declutter Power Strips: Old chargers and small appliances still pull standby power. Replace Filters: Air, water, and dryer filters all affect energy use. Schedule Maintenance Early: Start the year right and prevent midyear breakdowns. Start fresh—[book your annual maintenance with ASC USA].

Hosting guests? Here’s how to make sure ovens, fridges, and dishwashers survive the holiday rush. Oven: Run a self-clean a week before—not the day of. Fridge: Clear expired items and make room for trays. Dishwasher: Clean the filter so it can handle extra loads. Don’t let breakdowns ruin dinner—[get a pre-holiday appliance tune-up].

Find Out Which Home Appliances Drain Your Power Bill (and How to Stop It) Some home appliances quietly suck up electricity even when you’re not using them—and the costs add up faster than you think. The Biggest Power Hogs in Your Home According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) , nearly 35% of a typical household’s electricity use comes from heating, cooling, and water heating. Add in major appliances, and you’ve got the usual suspects: Refrigerators and fre

The Hidden Power Hogs Anything with a remote control, digital clock, light, or standby feature likely keeps sipping electricity 24/7. Common culprits include TVs, cable boxes, microwaves, gaming consoles, and phone chargers. The Impact of Phantom Load Phantom load is more than just a nuisance; it can significantly affect your monthly expenses. The Natural Resources Defense Council estimates that idle electricity use costs U.S. households over $19 billion per year . This stagg