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To: Sparky1776; plinyelder

A good way of saving some energy is to put a water tank blanket on your hot water heater. It’ll insulate your tank, keeping your water warmer, longer.


32 posted on 11/07/2010 5:09:12 PM PST by mountn man (The pleasure you get from life, is equal to the attitude you put into it.)
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To: mountn man

Adults generate roughly 400 to 600 BTUs per person/hour, depending on their size. So I suggest you invite lots of people over in winter, after supper of course. In summer, you visit them.

I would also have a sealed door between upstairs and downstairs and basement. Control and/or timer both your heaters depending on activity. Check seals on windows, seal the fireplace flue if you are 100% electric. Wear heavier clothing, but I don’t go less than 55 - 60F, it’s a little too uncomfortable. On the bright side, if you are shivering all the time you are burning cals and will need to eat more. Life is a trade-off.


47 posted on 11/07/2010 5:36:05 PM PST by CanaGuy (Go Harper! We still love you!)
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To: mountn man

Good point MM, tank blanket + setting back the thermostat saves money.


51 posted on 11/07/2010 5:42:09 PM PST by Sparky1776
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To: mountn man

Another thing I installed last year was one of those clothes dryer flap kits. In the summer the exhaust goes outside as usual then in the winter I divert the exhaust into the basement, it tends to be a bit more humid but my house needs it in the winter.


56 posted on 11/07/2010 5:46:30 PM PST by Sparky1776
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