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HEATING
EFFICIENCY TIPS
Manage
Daily Use
Turn down thermostats at night by only five degrees.
Close down heat in rooms not in use: shut the door to the
room and close radiator vents.
Make sure that drapes, furniture, or carpets do not block
heat vents or radiators.
Keep the chimney flue closed when not in use.
Limit the use of kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans.
Reduce
Hot Water Use
Avoid hand-washing dishes under running water. Use the automatic
dishwasher or fill the sink.
Operate the washing machine with a full load and use warm/cold
water.
Reduce hot water consumption in kitchen and bathroom.
Turn down the thermostat on your water heater.
Use low-flow faucets and showerheads.
Repair leaky faucets.
Care
for your Heating System
Install an energy-efficient furnace.
Insulate your water heater.
Install energy-efficient heater (oil-fired heaters work fastest).
Consider programmable thermostats.
Weatherproof
Your Home
Clean and seal the duct system annually; airtight ducts make all
the difference.
Good insulation means thermal high performance, protection
against air filtration, & moisture control.
Insulate attics, ceilings, exterior, and basement walls,
floors, crawl spaces with high R-value insulation material.
Annually caulk, seal, and weatherstrip doors and windows.
Ensure that storm doors and windows have a good tight fit.
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