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- Keep thermostat settings at 68 degrees or lower. Install a programmable thermostat.
Electric blankets use very little electricity and allow you to comfortably lower your thermostat at night.
Weatherize your home. Caulk and weather-strip all doors and windows. Install foam gaskets around wall outlets.
Insulate or increase the amount of insulation in your attic.
Open shades or drapes during the day on sun exposed windows. Close them at night.
Don't block vents with furniture or draperies. Close vents and doors in unused rooms.
Close the fireplace damper when not in use.
Have your furnace or heat pump serviced. Change filters once a month or when needed.
Use LED Christmas lights instead of traditional bulbs.
Set water heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Drain a quart of water every 3 months to remove sediment.
Planting evergreen trees and shrubs on the north and west sides of your house can partly insulate your home against those cold weather winds. Learn more.
If you are replacing your air-conditioner, install a high-efficiency heat pump.
Hot Weather Energy Saving Tips
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