The summer is here, which means walks on the beach, grill outs in the backyard, and move-ins to new homes. Yes, that’s right; summer is the most popular season for moving. If you’ve recently purchased a home, there’s a good chance you’re planning your move during these next few months. Before you make the move, make one of your priorities energy efficiency. Energy savings mean cost savings. The easiest way to lower your energy consumption is to purchase energy efficient appliances.

Keep in mind the following tips when picking out the right appliances for your new home.

Choose your refrigerator wisely

The refrigerator is the largest consumer of power in the house. A lot of energy is required to keep your food cold, but that doesn’t mean energy efficient refrigeration is impossible. When buying a new fridge know what size you are looking for. Once you’ve decided on whether you want a built-in fridge or a freestanding refrigerator, and how large it must be, ask your appliance specialist which models are most efficient. Keep in mind that top and bottom freezer refrigerators tend to be more energy efficient than French door refrigerators, and always keep an eye out for the Energy Star logo.

Go for the induction range

Without getting too far into specific scientific details, induction ranges use special magnets within the range’s coils and put the work of heating on the pot or pan, rather than on the range itself. This means the range never reaches high temperatures, while still cooking food quickly and efficiently. The real magic of the induction range is in the energy savings, on average, induction ranges use about 90% of the energy they produce. Induction ranges are available in both gas and electric varieties and are a perfect choice for an energy friendly home.

Buy a bigger dishwasher

This tip may sound a bit funny at first, but it’s a smart move. In an average family of four, dishes can stack up quickly. The dishwasher might be run once a day, maybe more. Get a dishwasher big enough to hold a lot of dishes and reduce how many times the dishwasher is used. Also make sure the dishwasher is Energy Star compliant. It’s a simple way to save energy, but it works.

Buy a front loading washer

The difference between front loading and top loading washers is more than the location of the door. Front loading washers are exceptionally are much more energy efficient than top loading washing machines. Of the 190 Energy Star compliant washers, only five are top loaders. On average, front loading washers are 165% more efficient than top loaders.

Make sure your new dryer has useful settings

For years, dryer settings were quite limited. There was high heat, low heat, and delicates. While simple, this system is not as energy friendly as could be. Newer energy-conscious dryers typically have more precise settings. Along with high heat and low heat you may find a setting specifically for jeans, for example. Using these settings ensure your dryer never uses more power than needed to powerfully dry clothes.