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Locate
your thermostat on an inside wall, away from drafts,
sunlight or other heat sources. |
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If
using window air conditioning units, install them
on the shady side of the house when possible. |
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Lower
thermostat settings in the winter and raise them
in the summer. |
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Install
a clock thermostat on your HVAC system (if it's
not a heat pump) so that settings are automatically
adjusted when you are at work or in bed. |
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Clean
HVAC registers to ensure unrestricted air flow.
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Plant
trees and pull down the shades on east and west-facing
windows to reduce the amount of heat entering your
home through the windows in the summer. |
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Use
ceiling fans. In the winter, set the fan to blow
toward the ceiling to circulate warm air to the
rest of the room. In the summer set the fan to blow
toward the floor to keep you more comfortable with
a cooling breeze. |
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Clean
the condenser coils on your refrigerator at least
once a year to increase the coils' efficiency. |
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Install
low-flow shower heads and faucet aerators to conserve
hot water. |
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Install
an insulating blanket on your water heater, and
place insulation on the first three feet of pipe
leading from water heater. |
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Set
your water heater thermostat to between 130°
and 140°. |
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If
available, use the energy saving settings on refrigerators,
dish washers, washing machines and clothes dryers.
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