No Cost Energy Saving Tips for Winter

• Turn down you heating system's thermostat to 68°F. Turn it down even lower if no one is home for several days.
• Lower your water heater temperature to 120°F and reduce hot water use by taking shorter showers and using cold water for laundry whenever possible.
• Turn off lights, televisions and computers when not is use.
• Remove and recycle your second refrigerator.
• Keep curtains open on the south side of the house and closed on the north side during the day.
• Clean refrigerator coils and set the temperature to 36° to 39°F and the freezer to 0 to 5°F.
• Make sure the fireplace damper is closed when not in use. Don't send warm air up the chimney.
• Match the size of your pot or pan to the size of stove burner and cover them with lids when cooking.
• Once a year, drain about one gallon of water from your water heater to remove sediment.
• Air dry dishes instead of using the dishwasher's heat drying option.

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