$$$ SAVER $$$ Energy efficient upgrades for your home

A FEW TIPS TO SAVE MONEY AND ENERGY - WE COULD ALL USE THAT!

Use CFL's - replace your incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs. You will save more than $108 over three years when you replace your four most used 100 watt incandescent bulbs with four comparable 23 watt CFLs and they last about 10 times longer.

Maintain your Air Conditioner's Filter - Clean or replace your air conditioner's filter monthly. Dirty filters block normal airflow and significantly reduce the efficiency of the system, which wastes your money.

Plug the leaks - Air leaks are the greatest energy waster in the home. Installing weather-stripping and caulking leaks will stop those expensive drafts and improve confort.

Program Your Thermostats - you could save 10% on your heating and cooling costs just by setting your thermostat to 78 degrees or higher in the summer and 62 degrees or lower in the winter when you are not at home. If you tell it to return to your preferred temperature before you return home you'll never the difference untill you see the money saved on the next bill.

Optimize your Water Heater - If you don't have one installed already, put an insulative jacket around your water heater and insulate the pipes around the water heater.

Attic Insulation - Add a layer of insulation to your attic, especially if your home was built before 1980. If you have less than 12 inches of insulation, you probably need more.

 Patty Rostad, Realtor

Century 21 Real Estate Group, LLC

office:865-984-2121              cell:865-789-7529

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