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Check the insulation in the attic, walls and floors of
your home. More insulation may provide a better barrier to
keep heat in and cold air out. |
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Add storm windows and doors to create an insulating
layer of air between panes. |
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Apply weather stripping around doors and windows to
keep heat inside. |
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Apply caulking compound to seal leaks and cracks
around windows and doorframes. |
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Set your thermostat on 68 degrees or below to save
energy. Lower your thermostat to 60 degrees if you will be
away for a few days; set it at 55 degrees if you plan to be
away longer. You can also set your thermostat back at night
while you’re sleeping. |
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Check your furnace filter monthly; clean or change if
dirty. |
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Open draperies or blinds on sunny days to help heat
your home, but close them on cloudy days to insulate against
the cold. |
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Close the fireplace damper when not in use. An open
draft will draw heat to the outside. |
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Close all doors from living areas to unheated
areas. |
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Have your thermostat installed away from where heat or
cold can affect operation. |
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Have your heating system checked once a year by a
qualified service technician in order to maintain it
properly. |
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Use a medium or low flame when cooking. Use a high
flame sparingly. |
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Match the size of your flame to the size of your pan
to prevent wasting gas. |
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Have your burner adjusted if the flame is
yellow/orange instead of blue. |
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Avoid opening your oven door while baking. Use a timer
or thermostat to check food. |
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Keep burner surfaces clean for more efficient
operation. |
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Keep burners turned off when not in use. |
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Avoid blocking circulation of oven heat. Do not place
foil in the bottom of your oven or on oven racks. |
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Do not use your oven to heat your home. |
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