Ways to Save Energy #1

Here are some ways to save energy:

• Change or clean your furnace filter once a month.


• Install a programmable thermostat.


• Don't set the thermostat higher than you actually want it.


• Don't let furniture and draperies block the air flow from air registers.


• If your home has a boiler system, avoid covering radiators with screens or blocking it with furniture.


• Use rags or hand towels instead of paper towels or napkins.


• When you use a fireplace, set your furnace to 55 degrees. If you don't, then all the warm air will escape the chimney.


• Keep plantings at least one foot away from your central air conditioning unit for adequate airflow.


• During late afternoon or early evening, turn off unnecessary lights and wait to use heat-producing appliances.


• Shade south and west facing windows during the hottest parts of the day in the summer.

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