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Reduce Energy Consumption and Lower Your Bills

Reduce Energy Consumption and Lower Your Bills

You can take some steps to reduce the amount of energy that you’re using and lower your utility bills:

  1. Turn down your thermostat to 68 degrees during the Winter or 78 degrees during the Summer.
  2. Replace or clean furnace filters as recommended. Dirty filters restrict airflow and increase energy use.
  3. Keeping your furnace clean, lubricated and properly adjusted will reduce energy use, saving up to 5 percent of heating costs.
  4. Reduce hot water temperature. Set your water heater to the “normal” setting or 120-degrees Fahrenheit, unless the owner’s manual for your dishwasher requires a higher setting. Savings are 7-11 percent of water heating costs.
  5. Seal up the leaks. Caulk leaks around windows and doors. Look for places where you have pipes, vents or electrical conduits that go through the wall, ceiling or floor. Check the bathroom, underneath the kitchen sink, pipes inside a closet, etc. If you find a gap at the point where the pipe or vents goes through the wall, seal it up. Caulk works best on small gaps. Your hardware store should have products to close the larger gaps.
  6. Consider replacing your old gas appliances with an ENERGY STAR® water heater or furnace.

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