Energy conservation will help you have a more energy efficient home … reducing your “footprint” and leading to money savings on all of your energy costs! Here are some tips on what you can do to conserve energy in your home:
- Lower the temperature of your water heater from 140° to 120°. You'll save 3%-5% in water heating costs for each 10° reduction. Or consider a timer to turn your water heater off when not in use.
- Install a programmable thermostat. When properly used, it could save as much as $100 or more off your annual heating bills.
- Use ceiling fans to cool your home — they're much cheaper to operate than air conditioners, and moving air feels cooler, so you can keep your thermostat setting higher.
- Change or clean your air conditioning filter monthly during cooling season to improve efficiency and the life of your air conditioner.
- Upgrade your oil burner — a modern burner can cut costs by 15%.
- According to the U.S. Department of Energy, homeowners can save as much as 10% a year on their heating and cooling bills by simply turning the thermostat back by 10 to 15 degrees.
- Get a heating system tune-up — it'll ensure you get maximum performance from every drop of heating oil burned.
- Check your threshold for any gaps between it and the door. Use a bottom seal that can be attached to the bottom of the door -- it should brush up against the floor to seal up the threshold. It virtually stops drafts.
- Whenever possible, hang your laundry outdoors to dry.
Consumer tips taken from OilheatAmerica.com. Click here for more tips>
