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Home Heating Systems
Perhaps you are finding yourself at the point of
needing to replace your old furnace or heater. You've gotten all the use you
could out of her and now it's time for something new. Here is a quick list of
your various home heating system options.
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Cutting Heating Bills.
Winter is the time when home heating bills soar.
But this issue should not be much of a burden on homeowners if they know how to
find ways to cut the cost of their heating bill. Sure, there are simple ways you
can save on energy consumption at home. The key is to make all family members
adhere to the house rules.
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4 Home Heating Tips
1. Lower your hot water heater to 120
degrees and drain any sediment.
Adjusting your hot water is a huge potential energy saver. Though you need to
keep your water heater to at least 120 degrees to prevent bacteria from building
up, many hot water heaters are set too high. Experts also recommend draining a
pint or so of water from your water heater a few times a year to reduce sediment
and increase efficiency.
2. Add insulation to your hot-water heater.
As long as you're dealing with your water heater, you might as well add some
insulation. Since the standard hot water heater is on all the time, adding extra
insulation will save more energy than you think. Most hardware stores sell
pre-made insulator "jackets" that can be easily wrapped around one's water
heater. Experts estimate that adding insulation to your water heater and any
exposed pipes can knock up to 15 percent off the costs of heating water.
3. Install a low-flow shower head.
Low-flow shower heads are also a worthwhile investment (especially for renters,
because you can take them with you) that will reduce the amount of hot water you
use and hence the energy needed to heat it.
4. Check for and seal any cracks or gaps.
Experts estimate that all of the tiny gaps and cracks in an older home are
roughly equivalent to a one-foot square hole punched in your wall. Sealing gaps
with caulking and weather stripping keeps that heat inside your home and saves
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