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COST REDUCING TIPS
Below are some cost reducing tips…
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Be Comfortably Cool |
Set your thermostat as low as you comfortably can. |
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Reduce Heat at Night |
Before turning in for the night, turn the thermostat down several degrees…turn it back to normal in the morning. |
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Use Your Fireplace |
Use your fireplace on those in-between days in the spring and fall to take the chill off without using the furnace. |
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Wear Warm Clothing |
You will be more comfortable while using less heat. |
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Watch That Open Door |
Just a few seconds can let in a lot of cold air. |
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Use Nature |
Open window shades and curtains to let in the warmth of the sun. |
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Turn Thermostat Back |
If you take a winter vacation or leave for the weekend, turn your thermostat back to at least 60 degrees. |
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Shut Off Unused Space |
Areas (such as spare rooms) can be closed and not heated. Doors to all unheated areas should be kept closed. |
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Maintain Your Heating System |
Have it checked annually or at a minimum every other year by a professional. If you have a forced air system, change the filter several times a year. |
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Plant Trees and Shrubs |
They can be planted near the house to break the force of the wind. |
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Install Weather-Stripping |
Place around doors to outside or unheated areas. It will keep drafts out. |
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Caulk |
Place around windows and door frames on the outside of the house. This will conceal cracks. |
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Install Storm Doors and Windows |
Thes will pay for themselves in just a few seasons. They create a dead air space which is an excellent form of insulation. |
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Be Safe |
Use natural gas or any fossil fuel safely. Do not use your gas stove or other non-vented appliances to heat your home, they can give off carbon monoxide which can be deadly. |
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