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Choosing A Water Heater
The first step in choosing a water heater is to
determine the appropriate fuel type. Natural gas, oil, and propane water heaters
are generally less expensive to operate than electric models. If you are
considering electricity, check with your local utility company or electricity
supplier to see if they offer off-peak electricity rates. If available, heating
your water during off-peak hours will save you money.
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Expert Tips On How To Safely Use
A Space Heater
New information from the National Fire Protection
Association tells us that
heating equipment is the leading cause of home fires during the months of
December, January and February. All types of common space heating equipment are
involved in home fires, including portable electric heaters and portable
kerosene heaters..
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Around The House Tip of The
Month
"How To Avoid A Cold"
You can help avoid a cold this winter by making
sure surfaces in your kitchen that come in contact with food are free of cracks
and crevices.
Pots and pans should not have pits or dents, and plates and cups should not be
chipped or cracked. Small crevices can harbor harmful bacteria even after
washing.
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Cool Weather Maintenance Tips
Here are some tips that you should follow
every year that the weather begins to get cold.
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SAVE $47 A YEAR ON
YOUR WATER-HEATING BILL!
To help cut costs on your water heating, the best
thing you can do is to install a water heater insulating jacket. Every water
heater loses heat through its sides. By wrapping your water heater with an
insulating jacket, you can save $47 per year on your water-heating bill.
You can get an insulating jacket at any home improvement store. Be sure to
follow the manufacturer’s instructions when you install the jacket. It’s easy to
install and you can start saving money right away!
For additional savings… set your water heater temperature at 120 degrees,
instead of 140 degrees. 120 degrees is a satisfactory setting and by reducing
the water temperature, you can save an additional $45 a year!
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