cut expenses: 5 tips to reduce your Winter energy bill woes!
- 11/02/10 10:07 AM
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating and cooling account for about 56% of the energy use in a typical U.S. home, making it the largest energy expense for most homes. Take these steps to reduce your energy costs during the cool winter months! 1. Program your thermostat. Installing and using your programmable thermostat could save you up to $180 every year in energy costs. 2. Sealing and insulating ducts can improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling system by as much as 20 percent - and sometimes much more. 3. Check all gas (or oil) connections, gas pressure, (0 comments)