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 When natural resources are becoming both
polluted and exhausted, it is high time we all resolve to make optimum
use of them. We know that charity begins at home. Conservation too
starts here. If we could get down to working on very small aspects
of our daily lives right in our houses, a great amount of resources
can be conserved and passed on to 'generation-next'.
Here are some simple ways to save on energy:
Install flow restrictors or low-flow showerheads and taps.
Set your water heater to 120 degrees F or "low."
Wrap your water heater with a water heater blanket to cut down
on water heating costs.
Check for and repair any holes in your ceiling, floor, windows,
walls, roof, pipes and plumbing.
Repair dripping taps. · Wrap heating and cooling ducts with duct
tape or mastic sealant.
Turn off lights whenever you aren't using them.
Close windows when heating or cooling.
Replace incandescent light bulbs with fluorescent bulbs. They
provide the same quality and amount of light, but fluorescent bulbs
use less energy and last longer.
Set the furnace thermostat at 68 degrees F or lower in the winter,
and the air conditioner at 78 degrees or higher in the summer. ·
Shut off or turn down automatic appliances when going on an extended
trip.
Tips for kitchen/laundry:
Open the refrigerator only when necessary
Clean the refrigerator coils, located in the back or bottom
of the refrigerator, at regular intervals.
Be sure to defrost refrigerators and freezers before ice buildup
becomes 1/4-inch thick.
Cook on range-top burners instead of in the oven whenever possible.
Plan meals so that you can cook and bake several items at once.
Wash clothes only when you have a full load.
Use cold water whenever possible in operating the washer.
Consider line drying of clothes instead of using the dryer
on warm days.
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