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Conservation Tips for Homeowners
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 Have your heating system serviced by one of our
highly trained oilheat technicians. This will keep your system
running at peak efficiency, and it also gives us the opportunity to
make other energy saving suggestions to you.
- Consider upgrading your heating system. New
modern system can reduce your heating oil consumption by up to
40%and the money you save is tax-free dollars each and every year
after the installation.
- Install a programmable thermostat, which will
heat your home comfortably when your home, and lower the temperature
when you’re out.
- When setting your thermostat, have an
eight-degree differential between the high and low setting. Example:
70 degrees high – 62 degrees low.
- Caulk those windows. Your home loses 25% of its
heat through leaking windows and doors.
- Open blinds, drapes and curtains during a sunny
day, and close them at night to keep in the heat.
- Close fireplace dampers and kitchen exhaust vents
when not in use.
- Don’t block heating vents or heating baseboard
with furniture, carpeting or drapery.
- Repair all hot water faucet leaks. Those little
drips can add up to big dollars.
- Check out our 'Helpful
Tips' section for more ideas.
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