Chehalis Sheet Metal
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General Energy Saving Tips
HEAT & USE WATER WISELY
-- Insulate the hot water pipes (first 8- to 10 feet is most important) and hot water storage tank unless it is an efficient unit with 3 inches or more insulation from the manufacturer..
-- Use cold or luke-warm water whenever you can.
-- Repair leaking faucets and running toilets.
-- Use low-flow restrictors on showerhead's and faucets.
-- Lower the thermostat on your water heater to 125 degrees (check your owners manual if you have a dishwasher). You should also check the temperatures at hot water taps in the house, when running hot water to avoid too cold temperatures which waste water while "warming up" the tap.
MAINTAIN YOUR HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM
-- Have your system check once a year by a professional service person.
-- Change your furnace filter once every month or two during heating season. Follow manufacturers recommendations on electronic filter maintenance.
-- Keep your air conditioner filter and coils clean during the cooling season. Avoid toxic or caustic air coil cleaning solutions intended for commercial buildings.
-- Clean radiators, ductwork, and vents.
-- Keep furniture and other things away from forced air heating and AC registers and return grilles.
-- Set heating thermostat to 65 degrees during the day, or even lower at night while you're sleeping. Exception- most heat pumps should not be severely set back for heating since when set up again to comfortable temperatures later, the direct electric strip heating elements can come on wasting power and actually increasing your bill. Caution: elderly persons should re-consider deep setbacks of thermostats for health reasons.
-- Set air conditioner thermostat to 78 degrees. Use local circulating fans or ceiling fans to boost comfort.
To see how you can get the most energy savings this winter season and keep your home as comfortable as possible, request an energy audit from Chehalis Sheet Metal. Call us today. 1-800-201-9221 |
