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| Up to half of your energy bill goes
just for heating and cooling. |
- An ENERGY STAR qualified
furnace, when properly sized and installed, along with sealed ducts
and a programmable thermostat, can save up to 20 percent on heating
bills.
- When it’s time to replace your hot water tank, buy the most efficient
one possible. Consider a tankless, on-demand system (these won’t work
for everyone, so talk to your installer).
- Turn your heating or cooling down every night and whenever you leave
home. Better yet—install an ENERGY STAR programmable thermostat and
save about $100 each year; it adjusts the temperature automatically
for you.
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| Efficient windows can lower your heating
and cooling bills up to 30 percent. |
- If your home has only single pane windows,
consider replacing them with low-e coated or ENERGY STAR windows. Alternatively,
storm windows can reduce your winter heat loss by 25–50 percent.
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| Save up to 20 percent of your heating
and cooling costs. |
- Add insulation to your attics, basements and crawl spaces, weatherstrip
your doors and windows.
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