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Programmable Thermostats |
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Save up to
33% on heating and cooling
bills by having Cool Heat
Mechanical Systems install a
Programmable Thermostat.
Make sure not to place lamps
or appliances that give off
heat near the thermostat.
This
is the smartest and simplest
thing you can do to reduce
your energy costs! |
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Windows/Door Frames |
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Install
weather-stripping and caulk.
Double-pane or storm windows
also help prevent the
intrusion of outside air. |
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Whole-House Humidifier |
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Having your
Energy Expert install a
Whole-House Humidifier
reduces your energy bill,
because you can turn down
the thermostat for savings
and still feel comfortable. |
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Small
Appliances (TVs, stereos,
microwaves) |
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Unplug or
switch off power strip when
not in use. |
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Air
Conditioners |
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Buy Energy
Star Models, and plant trees
or shrubs to shade them. |
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Water
Heater |
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Follow the
manufacturer's instructions
for adding an insulated
blanket, and also insulate
the first 6 feet of water
pipes. Controlling
water temperatures with a
mixing valve can help
increase your supply of
usable hot water. |
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Fireplace/Chimney |
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Keep the flue
closed when not in use. |
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Furnace/Ducts |
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Call Cool
Heat Mechanical Systems to
clean or replace filters.
Adding an Electronic or
Media Air Cleaner can make
your furnace more efficient. |
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Zoning
Systems |
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Your Energy
Expert can help you reduce
costs with a Zoning System,
which allows you to heat and
cool only the areas that are
in use. |
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Lights |
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Use
fluorescent bulbs.
Consider task lighting and
3-way bulbs. |
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Plants,
Shrubs |
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Design your
landscaping to deliver
effective shade and to act
as a windbreak. |
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Home
Office |
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Buy Energy
Star equipment (for example,
laptops use less energy than
desktop PCs). Turn off
equipment when not in use. |
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Laundry |
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Buy Energy
Star models. Wash only
full loads, in cold water
whenever possible.
Don't over-dry clothes.
On warm days, use a
clothesline. |
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Garage |
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Buy
fuel-efficient vehicles, and
consider carpooling and
public transit. To
improve gas mileage, get
regular tune-ups and keep
tires inflated and aligned. |