Set it back, Jack.
The thermostat
that is. Every degree lower at night or when you are away can
add up to significant savings over the course of a winter.
A programmable thermostat will allow you to set it and forget it.
A reminder: During sever single digit cold, turn your thermostat
up a few degrees to ensure that your pipes do not freeze.
I know it’s here somewhere.
Check for lost
heat. Close your fireplace damper when not in use. Do not run
exhaust fans any longer than necessary. Check to ensure your
home exterior is properly caulked around windows, doors and
fireplaces. Be sure you have an adequate blanket of insulation
in your attic. Install energy efficient windows to keep heat in
during the winter and heat out in the summer.
Go
with the flow.
Air flow that is.
Be sure all duct work, baseboard and radiators are clean and
unobstructed. Heated air needs to be able to circulate. Vacuum
your baseboard fins and make sure carpeting does not block air
flow underneath. Be sure your baseboards and radiators are not
blocked by furniture or drapes which can trap heat.
Consider An Upgrade.
If your equipment
is 20 or more years old you have the opportunity to upgrade to a
state of the art, clean burning, and energy efficient heating
system. New equipment can reduce your oil consumption by as much
as 30%, a savings payback on your investment that will beat the
return of any bank or stock. You’ll also enjoy the extra
dividends of plentiful hot water, reliable warmth and increased
home value. Now is a great time to get a
great price on a new Burnham boiler or Reillo burner. Special
terms are available for a limited time to make a great deal even
better. Call today to set up an evaluation by one of our trained
sales representatives.
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