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Seasonal energy-saving tips

Save energy and money with the following tips!

Fall energy tips

Check for gaps

Check for gaps. Walk around the outside of your home and check for gaps around pipes, conduits, chimneys, lights, windows, and brick or cement work. Fill them with an easy-to-use spray-foam insulation or caulk. Use a high-temperature product if it will contact a hot surface such as a flue pipe or chimney.

Clear around heat pumps

Clear space around your heat pump (or central AC). Make sure that no trees, weeds, shrubs, or other obstructions block the airflow around and under your unit. Blockages lead to higher energy consumption and maintenance costs.

Insulate your attic

Add insulation to your attic to reduce energy loss through your roof—one of the most significant areas for heat loss in most homes.

Weather strip windows and doors

Weather strip windows and doors to save money on energy bills and increase home comfort by controlling leaks and drafts.

Furnace filter upkeep

Regularly change furnace filters to keep systems operating efficiently. A dirty filter reduces airflow, which decreases performance and causes damage.

Lower your thermostat

Stay comfortable with your thermostat set at a lower temperature during the winter season by wearing your slippers and a cozy sweater. For each degree you lower the temperature, you’ll save about three percent on heating costs for the period the setting is dropped.

Clean chimney flues and furnace filters

Prepare for the season changes by cleaning chimney flues and regularly replacing furnace filters to maximize your system's efficiency.

Take advantage of south-facing windows

During the winter season open curtains and blinds on south-facing windows during the day to allow the sun to help warm your home. Close them on chilly evenings to prevent drafts and avoid heat loss.

Other tips:

  • Schedule an annual tune up for your air-conditioning and heat system to ensure they operate efficiently and are ready for the season ahead. 
  • Ventilate your attic. Trapped attic heat warms living spaces and allows humidity to build up. Check that vents are open and motorized systems are working. Work with a professional to improve your ventilation if needed.
  • Replace worn or ripped door sweeps, including those on doors in attached garages. Sweeps block drafts from reaching inside your home.

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