Simple Steps - Winter
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You can take the chill off your winter energy bills by making some simple
adjustments. If you have a fireplace, close the damper when it's not in use.
Don't let your heating dollars go up in smoke!
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Set your thermostat for 68 degrees or the lowest comfortable temperature and
leave it there. Each extra degree of heat above 68 will add approximately 3%
to your heating bill.
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Keep all doors and windows closed when the heat is on. Doors and windows
should stay closed even if you have storm windows and doors on the outside.
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Open drapes to let in solar heat. Close them at night to reduce heat loss.
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Don't block heat registers or cold air returns with curtains or furniture.
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Check furnace filters every 30 days, and clean or replace as needed.
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If you're gone for a few days, set the thermostat back to 55 degrees to keep
pipes from freezing.
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