r: Great Question: turning the heat off?
- 01/18/12 05:40 AM
Q- On cold days when I leave home, won’t it save more energy if I turn off the heat completely versus just turning it down?
Yes, turning your heat completely off saves more energy than turning it down. But we recommend 60 degrees as an energy-saving setback at bedtime or when you’re away from home for more than a few hours. Why don’t we say to turn it off? Because if you turn off the heat regularly, there is the potential you could end up with moisture or mold problems in your house, depending on insulation levels, the type of (3 comments)
Gardeners are already looking out at their yards and plotting their moves for the new year. First up on the to-do list? Pruning. Now through late February is generally a good time for pruning because trees are dormant. If you’re thinking about pruning any trees, it’s important to be very careful. The leading cause of accidental contact with power lines in Oregon is tree trimming or tree falling gone wrong. How you can prevent dangerous accidents Consider hiring a professional. Tree pruning can be hazardous. We often recommend that (0 comments)
Electric space heaters can be a handy way to warm up a room without turning up the heat for your whole house. To help you keep costs under control and keep safe, we’ve put together this space heater guide. How to use a space heater efficientlyEven though an electric space heater uses electricity, it can still potentially help you save on heating if used correctly. Follow these tips: A space heater is designed to heat one space. Do not try to heat an entire home with a space heater. To (2 comments)
r: Learn how to manually turn off your home’s main natural gas line.
- 10/12/11 01:03 PM
If you need to have your gas service turned off, call NW Natural and a technician will provide the service for you. However, should a situation arise where you need to turn off your gas supply immediately, please follow this simple procedure: Locate the shutoff valve on the riser pipe from the ground to your meter (Figure A) or on newer meters the service line going from your meter into the house (Figure B). Use an adjustable pipe or crescent-type wrench to turn the valve a quarter turn in either direction. When the valve head is parallel to the pipe, it is in the OPEN position. (3 comments)
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