Save energy and be comfortable

Winter is about here and everyone is turning on their heating systems.  Here are a few tips to stay warm and still save energy:

• Set back your thermostat by a few degrees at night and when you are away during the day.  For each degree you lower your thermostat in winter you can save up to 5% on the heating portion of your energy bill.
• Heat rises!  Use ceiling fans on the reverse setting to force warm air near the ceiling back down into the room.
• If you tend to spend most of your time in one area of your home, lower the thermostat and use a space heater.
• The average home loses about 25% of heat through leaky windows, so seal around the windows with weatherstripping.
• Have your heating system inspected and tuned-up annually to keep your system running at optimal efficiency.  Russo Bros. & Co. provodes this service - call 1-800-MR-RUSSO to have a trained technician tune-up your system.  (You can also use our website to schedule service.)

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