Energy Conservation Tips
- Upgrade your heating equipment. It is an investment, but it will pay off with savings year after year.
- Schedule your annual heating system tune-up to get maximum performance from every drop of fuel.
- Lower the temperature of your water heater from 140° to 120°. You'll save 3% to 5% in water heating costs for each 10° reduction.
- Install a smart thermostat. When used properly, it can shave $100 off your annual energy bills.
- Turn your thermostat down in the winter! According to the U.S. Department of Energy, homeowners can save as much as 10% a year on their heating and cooling bills by simply turning the thermostat back by 10 to 15 degrees.
- Choose a high-efficiency water heater. An indirect oil-fired water heater produces an almost endless supply of hot water with a very fast recovery time.
- Keep your oven door closed! Every time you open the oven door, the oven temperature can drop 25 degrees. Use the oven light or a timer to avoid wasting energy.
- Wash clothes in the coolest water possible – 80% of the cost to run your washer is used for heating the water.
- Install water-conserving fixtures, such as showerheads, faucets, and toilets.
- Fix leaky faucets, especially hot water faucets. One drop per second can add up to 165 gallons per month — more than a person uses in two weeks.
- Choose a high-efficiency dishwasher — they use 25% less energy than conventional
- Since your dryer retains heat, dry loads back-to-back.
- Check your threshold for any gaps between it and the door. Use a bottom seal that can be attached to the bottom of the door. It should brush up against the floor to seal up the threshold and eliminate drafts.
- Keep radiators and air vents unobstructed and free of dust and grime.
