Energy-Saving
Tips for Your Home
Home Heating
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Residential
heating systems need regular tune-ups. Contact your local propane supplier to
inquire about a home-heating system inspection program.
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Change
your furnace filter monthly. Clean filters will save you money on your heating
bill.
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Consider
investing in a furnace thermostat timer that can save money by lowering your
home's temperature when you are not at home.
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Protect
against drafts around windows and doors by caulking and weather-stripping.
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If you
are purchasing a fireplace, consider selecting one fueled by propane. Propane
fireplaces burn more efficiently than wood-burning models and distribute heat
more evenly throughout the room.
Water Heaters
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You
can save more than 10 percent on your water-heating bill by turning down your
water heater from the standard 140 degrees to 130 degrees.
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To
extend your water heater's life and increase energy efficiency, drain it every
six months to remove lime deposits and sediment.
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Install
flow-restricting showerheads. You can reduce hot water usage by up to 50
percent without affecting shower pressure.
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Repair
leaky faucets. A leak that fills a coffee cup in 10 minutes wastes 3,200
gallons of water a year.
Home Appliances
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Gas
ranges with electronic ignition systems will use 40 percent less energy than a
standing pilot system.
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Be
sure that all burners are burning with a blue, cone-shaped flame. A yellow
flame indicates clogged air inlets or burners that need adjustment. Contact
your propane supplier's service department immediately if you do not see a blue
flame.
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Check
the seal on your oven door. Gaps or tears in the seal will let heat escape and
waste energy.
Source: NPGA / Propane Education & Research Council