Heating
Even though your energy consumption may decrease with the winter months, there
are still ways to save:
- Maintain the effectiveness of your heating system by having it serviced by an SRP qualified contractor at least once a year.
- Replace disposable air filters or clean permanent ones at least once a month. A dirty filter forces your equipment to work harder, causing higher energy bills.
- Clean any debris and obstructions from around the outdoor section of your heating system.
Set your thermostat between 68 to 70 degrees when you are home and 65 degrees or lower when you are away.
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Change your ceiling fan's position to "up" and run the fan on "low" to help circulate the warm air trapped at the ceiling.
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Close any evaporative cooler updraft vents, install the baffle plate (cookie sheet damper) and cover the unit before switching over to heating in the winter.
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Never use your stove, oven or portable grill to heat your house. This creates a safety hazard.
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After using your fireplace, make sure to close the damper. This will help keep the warm air inside your house and stop your heating dollars from going up the chimney.
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Keep draperies open during the day to help let in the heat and close them at night to help retain the heat.
- Install weather stripping and seals around doors and windows. It minimizes gaps and reduces heat loss, helping you keep heating costs down and save energy.
