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Energy Saving Tips

Energy Saving Tips

1. Carefully planned landscaping will protect your home from winter wind and summer sun.
2. insulate electrical outlets on the outside walls
3. take shorter showers
4. replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs

1. install a humidifier – proper humidity level allows you to lower the temperature on your thermostat.
2. Buy a programmable thermostat

Air conditioner
1. install an energy efficient model. The higher the SEER rating, the higher the unit efficiency
2. choose the proper size equipment
3. Have your unit tuned up before the cooling season begins
4. Keep condenser and filter clean. Clean filter monthly and replace as needed
5. Set your thermostat to 76 degrees when you are at home. Set it higher when you are away from home
6. Shut the blinds on hot, sunny days
7. Keep air vents clear
8. Use a whole house fan to ventilate your entire home

Furnace
1. install an energy efficient furnace of an AFUE of 90 percent or higher. (Annual fuel utilization efficiency)
2. Maintain the furnace – clean filters once a month
3. Switch to natural gas to heat your home. Natural gas is less expensive than other heating fuels
4. Insulate your attic to an r-value of 38 for a gas heated home, walls r-value of 19,
5. insulate around windows and doors
6. Set your thermostat to 60 when you are sleeping or away from the home. Set the thermostat to 68 degrees when you are home.
7. Turn the thermostat down when you are away from the home for an extended period of time. Never set it lower than 40 degrees.
8. Keep the drapes open on sunny days
9. Close the flue on your fireplace to eliminate draft when not in use.
10. New windows should be at least double-paned thermal windows

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