Re: Winter Utility Saving Tips

Edwin.

Are you really saving anything as the furnace will run a longer period of
time to catch up to a temperature that your comfortable with.

Tom


"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "Billy Thompson" <billy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> I'm gonna do the 3M plastic thing on most of the windows and liberally
>> caulk them (most windows haven't opened in years).
>
> Good short term, but long term, perhaps new windows and storm windows for
> even better insulation.
>
>
>> setup my automatic thermostat to a lower setting (will probably have to
>> get some rugs to cover some hardwood flooring)
>
> How low is low? We keep the house very cool at night (60)and sleep under
> an electric blanket. Some tradeoff of energy cost, but sure is comfy.
> The heat comes on about 15 minutes before we get up.
>
>


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