Energy Saving Tips

Tips to save energy at home

• Lower thermostats to 68F in the winter and raise them to 78F during the summer.
• Have your furnace and A/C equipment tuned-up before each heating and cooling season.
• Replace return air filters when appropriate.
• Install ceiling fans to supplement air conditioning use.
• Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL's) or light-emitting diodes (LED's).
• Set the water heater thermostat to 120F or lower.
• Drain your water heater tank every six months to reduce sediment buildup and increase heating efficiency.
• Install a tankless on-demand water heater.
• Wash clothes in cold water.
• Install and maintain window and door weatherstripping
• Install efficient showerheads and toilets.