Consumer Tips
If you're like most Americans,
reducing your energy costs is a prime consideration. But aside from some obvious choices,
you may need some help on what to look for. As a courtesy, we have created a list of
helpful hints to guide you to some cost-saving ways to lower your energy bills
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Arrange for automatic delivery to ensure your
home always has heating oil. |
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Don't block the heating vents or radiators with
furniture. |
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Add insulation, feel for air leaks around
windows, bathtubs, fireplaces, electrical outlets. Caulk leaks. |
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Winterize doors, use vinyl-covered foam weather
strip to seal up thresholds. |
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Keep fireplace damper closed when not in use. |
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Install a water-saving showerhead, fix drips.
One drip of hot water per second from a leaky faucet will consume the equivalent of 16
baths per year. |
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By consistently reducing your thermostat by just
five degrees overnight, you can cut as much as 10% from your fuel bill. |
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To maximize your energy savings without
sacrificing comfort, install an automatic setback or programmable thermostat. |
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Indoors - adhere protective film over window,
leaving holes so that you can still open and close the blinds. Secure with double-sided
tape. |
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Outdoors - install a protective film over the
window. |
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Replace cracked window panes. |
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Re-glaze window glass (glazing is the putty that
seals the glass to the frame). You can use a putty knife or glazing gun. Re-glazing stops
air infiltration on the sash itself. You can then install a V-strip to stop any air
leakage that would go around the sash (window frame) - This also makes the window easier
to operate up and down. |
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Wood will shrink and cracks will occur as your
house gets older. Be sure to inspect at regular intervals for an infiltration. |
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Threshold - is there a gap between the threshold
and the door? Use a bottom seal that can be attached to the bottom of the door - it should
brush up against the floor to seal up the threshold. It virtually stops drafts. |
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Glass doors on the fireplace will also provide
insulation. |
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Caulking is one of the most cost-effective
things you can do to weatherize your home. |
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You should caulk where 2 different types of
materials meet, i.e. where the window frame meets the wall. |
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Running half or partially full loads in the
dishwasher and washing machine wastes energy. Always run full loads. |
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Install fluorescent lighting wherever possible
since fluorescent bulbs last 6-10 times longer than incandescent bulbs and use less
energy. |
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Windows on the south side of the house get the
most sunlight. Eastern windows get sunlight in the morning. West facing windows receive
sunlight in the afternoon. Open shades & drapes during the daytime and close when the
sun goes down. |
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