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 Below are some general ways to conserve energy. Please visit oilheatamerica.com to learn about the advancements made in oilheat, as well as more ways to conserve energy. Their interactive HOUSE will guide you room-by-room toward home energy efficiency.
Heating
- Set your thermostat to the lowest comfortable setting and leave it alone
- Insulate and weatherize your home properly, including doors and windows
- Check your furnace filter regularly and replace it when necessary
- Close curtains at night and on cloudy days
Cooling
- If you use central air conditioning, set your thermostat at the highest comfortable setting
- Use fans to help circulate air
Water Heater
- Repair leaky faucets
- Wash full loads of clothes and use cold water when possible; always rinse in cold water
- Take showers rather than baths
- If you are building or remodeling, place the water heater nearest the point of greatest hot water use
Miscellaneous
- Turn off any lights not being used
- Use fluorescent lights wherever possible
- Clean the dryer lint filter before each load
- Tight-fitting lids on pots and pans make cooking faster
- Worn door seals on your refrigerator or freezer let cold air seep out
- Make sure your clothes dryer is vented to the outside
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