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How to Save 5% on Heating Bills in Less Than One Minute


StopwatchSimply turning your thermostat down by 1 degree can save as much as 5% on your heating costs.

In the summer, increasing the temperature by 1 degree saves 5-8%.

Lower your water temperature to 120 degrees and see more savings.
 
Install low-flow showerheads to save the cost of water and energy.
 
Insulation around gaps can save as much as 20% in energy costs.
 
Installing a programmable thermostat, especially in rental properties, keeps bills from spiking, and keeps utilities low.
 
These tips provided by David, Lowe, with ControlTemp Thermostats, providing tamper-proof programmable thermostats.  Check out ControlTempThermostats.com for more information.
 
See our Green Forum for more energy savings tips.
 
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2 Responses to “How to Save 5% on Heating Bills in Less Than One Minute”

  1. [...] your tenants a tour of the appliances in the unit.  Point out how to adjust the settings for energy efficiency.  Explain how to use the programmable thermostat, how to lower the water temperature.   [...]

  2. [...] Give your tenants a tour of the appliances in the unit.  Point out how to adjust the settings for energy efficiency.  Explain how to use the programmable thermostat, how to lower the water temperature.   Another [...]

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