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Check
the level of insulation in your exterior and basement walls, attics,
floors and crawl space.
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Check
for holes or cracks around all of the above.
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Check
for open fireplace dampers.
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Caulk
and weather strip doors and windows that leak air.
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Caulk
and seal air leaks where plumbing,ducting or electrical wiring penetrates
through exterior walls, floors,ceilings.
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Install
storm windows
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Set
your thermostat when leaving the house.
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Clean or replace filters on furnaces as needed.
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Clean
warm air registers, baseboard heaters and radiators as needed.
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Use
ventilation fans wisely. Keep draperies and shades open during the
winter season.
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Close
unoccupied rooms. Select energy - efficient equipment when buying
new heating and cooling and water heater equipment.
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Wash
clothes in cold water and do full loads whenever possible.