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Tips for Quick Savings
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 Illustration of a thermostat Tip #1: Turn down the thermostat on your electric water heater.

Tip #2: Fix leaky hot water faucets.

Tip #3: Install water-saving shower heads.

Tip #4: Replace furnace filters every three months.

Tip #5: Turn down home-heating thermostats at night.

Tip #6: Install exterior wall switch and outlet gaskets.

Tip #7: Don’t let the hot water run while shaving, etc.

Tip #8: Use fans instead of the air conditioner in warm weather.

Tip #9: Caulk and seal holes in exterior walls.

Tip #10: Use compact fluorescent light bulbs.

Tip #11: Make cents of lighting.

Tip #12: Clean up on energy savings with your clothes washer.

Tip #13: Serve up savings with your dish washer.

Tip #14: Keep a cool fridge.

Tip #15: Close fireplace and wood stove dampers when not in use.

Tip #16: Freeze in some savings.

Note: Cost and savings estimates as provided are intended only as a general guide. Based on typical usage and typical installations, individual savings and results will vary depending on weather, usage patterns, housing stock, family size, product utilization and other factors.