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Second, while
having your heating system serviced have the serviceman lower the hot water
temperature by 5-10 degrees. You’ll save on energy costs and you will prevent
scalds when washing dishes or taking showers.
Third, make sure
all of your heating ductwork and pipes in the basement are insulated. You can
find foam pipe insulation at any home improvement store and it is simple to
install.
Forth, check your
attic insulation. If you can see the ceiling rafters in your attic you do not
have enough insulation in it. Your attic should have 9 to 15 inches of
insulation in it. Also, make sure that the existing attic insulation is
installed properly. It should sit flush up against the ceiling rafters.
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Fifth, fill
your oil and gas tanks in late fall before the extreme cold whether hits.
The cost of oil and gas typically skyrockets when the extreme cold whether
hits due to a surge in demand due to the cold temperatures and
procrastinating homeowners.
Sixth, install
a programmable thermostat in your home and set the thermostat 5-10 degrees
lower when you are away from the home for extended hours and during the
night when you are asleep.
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Seven, in the fall
check the caulk around your exterior doors and windows. If they are not already
caulked or the caulk is old and cracking install new caulk. Doors and windows
that are not caulked are havens for drafts within your home.
Eight, while
checking your exterior doors for caulking also examine the door weather
stripping. If it is old and you can see light seeping in-between the door and
door jambs it is time to replace the door weather stripping.
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Finally, install
flow-restrictors on your home’s shower heads to minimize the amount of hot water
used during showers.
By implementing
these simple home heating energy savings tips you can dramatically reduce your
home’s heating bill costs this winter while still staying warm.
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