Insulation Make sure every part of your house is insulated. Most older homes don't have enough insulation, but it can be added to any home. Insulating an attic is usually a "do-it-yourself" project that reaps big energy rewards. Insulation Make sure the insulation in your attic is 10-12 inches deep to help keep your home comfortable, and if you have a crawl space or basement, use an insulation wrap to help blanket your living areas. Washer Don't use too much soap. It will make your washer work harder and may require a second wash to remove excess soap. Avoid a second wash by using a presoak product on heavily soiled fabrics. Sealing
Use weather stripping around areas where frequent movement occurs, like doors and windows. You have some choices to make when it comes to weather-stripping. You may need spring metal, rolled vinyl or adhesive backed weather-stripping, depending on the type of windows and doors you have. Weather-stripping can be purchased by the foot or in kit form, and there is a special kind for double doors, which often are hung with a substantial gap where they meet, so the doors can swing freely.
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Heating
If you've got a programmable thermostat, set it to automatically increase about 10 or 15 minutes before your alarm goes off in the winter, so you can start your day without shivering.
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Clean or change your HVAC filters regularly for proper performance. Doing this can save you 5-15 percent in energy costs. Dirty air filters make your AC work harder than it should and reduces air flow. Take note of when to change your air filter along with the size, so you are ready to purchase new ones when the time comes.
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