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Tuesday, January 7, 2014 - Energy saving tips

Winter tips:

-Since up to 25 per cent of heat loss is through windows, plastic window covers can help reduce drafts. They can be purchased at most hardware stores.
-Keep window curtains open during the day to allow solar energy into your home.
-Put removable, temporary caulking on the inside of your windows that you can peel off in the spring.
-Reduce the temperature on your thermostat when you’re not at home and overnight. Many new thermostats can be programmed to change the temperature automatically.
-If you have forced air heating in your home, give your furnace a break by having ducts cleaned regularly and checked for leaks. Leaky air ducts can cause distribution losses of up to 30 per cent.

posted in home tips at Tue, 07 Jan 2014 18:17:48 +0000

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