Energy Tips

15 Tips for lowering your heating bill:

1. Lower thermostats to 65-68 degrees during the day and 60 degrees at night.
2. Have your furnace service once a year.
3. Dust or vacuum radiator surfaces frequently.
4. Keep draperies open during sunny days; close them at night.
5. Dress warm- the best insulation of all.
6. Caulk and weather-strip doors and windows.
7. Install storm windows and doors
8. Insulate attic and walls.
9. Use bath and kitchen ventilation only as needed.
10. Be sure the fireplace damper is closed except when in use.
11. Repair leaky hot water faucets as quickly as possible.
12. Insulate hot water pipes.
13. Use less hot water.
14. Close doors and registers of rooms, which are seldom used.
15. If you are going away for a weekend trip, lower your thermostat to 55 degrees.