Gas $ Electric Issues
USING ENERGY WISELY CAN SAVE YOU MONEY
Here Are Some Easy, Energy-Saving TipsCall 1-866-HEAT-HELP(1-866-432-8435) to receive more energy saving tips
- Set your thermostat to a temperature where you are comfortable with a sweater on. Lower your thermostat five (5) degrees while you sleep.
- Set water heater temperatures at 120 degrees. Install water-flow restrictors in showerheads and faucets.
- Check to see if your attic and basement (or crawl spaces) have enough insulation.
- Check your furnace filter
often -- replace or clean it as needed, but at least once every two months during
the heating season.
A dirty furnace filter can drive up your home heating costs. - Use caulking or weather stripping to seal air leaks around doors, windows and other openings, such as pipes or ducts.
- Use draperies, blinds, curtains, or shutters on all windows to slow the loss of heat through the glass. Open window coverings on sunny days to let in the sun's warmth. Close them at night or on cloudy days to keep the cold air out.
- Use kitchen, bath and other ventilating fans sparingly in cold weather. In just one hour, these fans can blow away a house- full of warm air.
- Make sure your furniture is placed next to inside walls instead of outside walls, and away from drafty windows. Avoid blocking heat registers and returns with furniture, draperies or carpet.
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