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

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Stopwatch Simply 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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A Must-Have Item for Your Move-In Checklist | AAOA - American Apartment Owners Association says:
October 15, 2009 at 11:21 am

[...] 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. [...]
A Must-Have Item for Your Move-In Checklist « Help for Landlords says:
October 16, 2009 at 11:46 am

[...] 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 [...]