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Here’s are some energy-saving tips, as winter is just around the corner:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Check caulking around windows and doorframes for leaks and fill them.<\/strong>\u00a0Inspect seals around doors and windows and add new weather stripping as necessary \u2014 if you can slide a dollar bill easily through the gap you are losing heat, energy and money. Think about it: a little crack all the way around a window or a door equals a 3- or 4-inch hole in your wall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Consider adding insulation and\/or increasing R-value to recommended levels.<\/strong>\u00a0This can be a relatively small chore or a large one that requires outside help, depending on the nature of your building.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Change, or clean if reusable, your HVAC system\u2019s air filters regularly.<\/strong>\u00a0These filters often cost as little as $2 each but a dirty filter can waste up to $5 per month in energy. In addition to higher operating expenses, dirty filters increase resistance, causing equipment to work harder, possibly leading to premature failure. The cheap $1 or $2 filters are only good for a month. Consider buying the three-month filters and set a reminder to replace them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Install programmable thermostats to automate your HVAC system.<\/strong>\u00a0Modern solid-state electronic programmable thermostats can optimize HVAC operations 24\/7, based on your needs. A \u201csmart thermostat\u201d; can turn on the HVAC before you arrive and off after you leave, instead of heating or cooling all night or on weekends. These thermostats cost between $25 and $300 but can cut HVAC costs by up to 30 percent. For every 1 degree your thermostat is turned back for 8 hours a day saves you 3% on your monthly utility bill.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u00a0Do you have ceiling fans?<\/strong>\u00a0Check the owner\u2019s manual to see if they are reversible. If not, consider reversible ceilin fans, which can be reversed in the winter to allow the warmer air that accumulates near the ceiling to be pushed back down.<\/div>\n
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Are your water heater and pipes insulated?<\/strong>\u00a0Insulation will decrease your energy consumption and may even allow you to turn the temperature back and still maintain comfortable water temperatures at points of use, such as faucets and showers. If your water heater is an older, uninsulated unit, consider adding a water heater blanket to prevent heat loss from the tank.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u00a0Set the water temperature on your water heater only as hot as needed (43-53 degrees Celcius<\/strong>) to prevent scalds and save energy.<\/strong>\u00a0Or go all out with an on demand instantaneous water heater.<\/div>\n
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Use the sun to your advantage!<\/strong>\u00a0During the heating season, with the sun low in the south, open or uncover unobstructed southern windows to increase the interior temperature, and close them at night to help retain the warmth.<\/p>\n

Need a competitive quote for your own slabjacking work and looking for the outfit who cares the most? Click\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0to contact Advantage Insulators today and let our skilled professionals help!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Here’s are some energy-saving tips, as winter is just around the corner: Check caulking around windows and doorframes for leaks and fill them.\u00a0Inspect seals around doors and windows and add new weather stripping as necessary \u2014 if you can slide a dollar bill easily through the gap you are losing heat, energy and money. 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