Energy Saving Tips

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1. Reduce heater's room temperatureFor each extra degree (Celsius) of temperature, your heater willconsume 7 to 11%more energy. Adjust it to 18degrees which is also better for yourhealth.2. Install a programmable thermostatYou will be able to control the heater's temperature during specifichours every day.3. Insulate your houseLoss of heat is loss of energy.4. Fix air leaks5. Close the chimney of the fireplace when you don't use itIt is designed to drive smoke (hot air) out of the house!6. Get an energy audit to advice you about the necessary fixes andinsulation7. Install energy efficient windows8. Install storm windowsIn cold climates they may save up to 50% of energy loss of yourcurrent windowsduring the winter.9. Shade the windows properlyA tent outside the window will prevent more solar energy to enter thehouse that acurtain. deciduous trees to shade your house.During the winter they will loose their leaves and allow sunlightpenetrate the house. aluminum sheets behind your space heatersIt will reflect the thermal energy in the room, not on the wall.12.Put the refrigerator far from any heat sources't overload the fridge't put hot food in the fridge.It will drain energy for no reason. Leave it out until it gets to theroom temperaturebefore putting it in the fridge.15.Tidy up your fridgeFirstly, you will need less time with the door open until you findwhat you need.Secondly, the frost will be distributed better. your fridge cleanYou can save up to 30% of loss of energy by cleaning the dust from theback of yourrefrigerator. Also, clean it from the ice which reduces itsperformance.17.Switch off the lights where you don't need them CFLsCompact Fluorescent Light bulbs are way more economic. Save up to 70%ofelectricity costs for lighting.19. Look for Energy Star qualified appliances the =93eco=94 mode to reduce your appliances electricityconsumption't use the air-conditioner with the windows open the air-conditioner's filters regularly your air-conditioner's compressors...

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Huge 15 years ago

Doesn't everyone?

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Harry 15 years ago

Rather suspect it's an american troll post. It's all over the place,

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never seems to respond, best to just ignore....

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