ENERGY SAVINGS TIPS

How to keep those winter energy bills from giving you the cold shoulder.

By choosing propane and and implementing PERC’s energy saving tips you can heat your home efficiently and reduce your energy bill.

• Change your furnace filter monthly.
  Clean filters help your heating system work more efficiently.


• Dial back your thermostat.
  You can cut annual heating bills by as much as 10 percent per year by turning your thermostat back 10-15 percent for eight hours per day.


• Get a timer.
  Investing in a furnace thermostat timer saves you money by lowering your home’s temperature when you’re not at home.


• Keep Jack Frost from sneaking in.
  Reduce the air leaks in your home by caulking,and weather stripping windows, doors and other openings.


• Discuss payment options with your propane retailer.
  Many retailers will help you spread your projected annual cost of propane over many months, lowering the costs of seasonally higher bills.


• Schedule a tune up.
  Contact your local propane retailer to inquire about a home heating system inspection.
  A properly working heating system is more efficient and will save you money.


• Watch those fans.
  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 fans off as soon as they have done the job.


• Keep your vents unobstructed.
  Arrange furniture and draperies so they do not block radiators, vents or baseboard units.

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