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Have
your heating system
inspected and
serviced yearly by a
qualified
technician. A
heating system that
is well maintained
is more efficient
and will save you
money. |
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Invest in a furnace
thermostat timer
that lowers your
home's temperature
when you are not at
home. You can cut
your yearly heating
bill by as much as
10 percent per year
by turning your
thermostat down 7 to
10 degrees for 8
hours each day. |
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Protect against
drafts by caulking
and
weather-stripping
around windows,
doors, and other
openings such as
ducts, fans and
vents. This will
keep out the cold
and the heat in! |
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Install
flow-restricting
showerheads. You can
reduce hot water
usage by up to 50
percent without
affecting shower
pressure and
comfort. |
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If
you haven't already,
consider switching
to a propane water
heater. Over time,
propane water
heaters can cost up
to one-third less to
operate and they
recover hot water
twice as fast as
similar electric
water heaters. |
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Request information
about payment plan
options from
Superior Propane. We
have a budget
payment plan that
will help you spread
your anticipated
annual cost of
propane over 11
months, lowering the
burden of the more
costly winter
months. |
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| Energy Saving
Tips Consumers Should Follow
Throughout the Cold Weather
Season: |
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Change your furnace
filter monthly.
Clean filters will
increase efficiency
and airflow. Also,
they can help keep
down dust and other
allergens in your
home. |
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Always run washing
machines, clothes
dryers and
dishwashers with a
full load. |
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Turn
down your water
heater from the
standard 120 degrees
to 115 degrees.
Statistically, you
could save more than
10 percent on your
water heating bill. |
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With
tank style water
heaters, you can
increase it's
efficiency by
draining it every 6
months to remove
mineral deposits and
sediment. |
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Use
kitchen, bath and
other ventilating
fans wisely. In just
60 minutes, these
fans can pull out a
houseful of warmed
or cooled air! Turn
off fans as soon as
they have done the
job. |
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Arrange furniture
and draperies so
they do not block
vents or baseboard
units. Unobstructed
vents create good
airflow. |
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Frequently
Asked Questions |
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