Energy Saving Tips

Check insulation in the attic, walls and floors of your home.
Add storm windows and doors to create an insulating layer of air between panes.
Apply weather stripping around doors and windows to keep heat inside.
Apply caulking compound to seal leaks and cracks around windows and door frames.
Install a programmable thermostat that adjusts when you are not at home.

Set heating thermostat on 68 degrees or below for energy savings. Lower to 60 degrees if away for a few days; lower to 55 degrees if away longer. Set thermostat back at night while sleeping.
Check furnace filter monthly; clean if dirty.
Open draperies and blinds on sunny days to help heat your home, but close them when the sun isn’t shining to insulate against the cold.
Close your wood-burning fireplace damper when not in use to keep a draft from drawing heat outside.
Close all doors between living areas and unheated areas.
Install thermostat away from where heat or cold can affect its operation.
Have your heating system checked once a year by qualified service technicians.

Use a medium or low flame when cooking.
Match the size of your flame to the size of your pan to prevent wasting gas.
Clean and/or adjust burner if flame is yellow or orange instead of blue.
Avoid opening oven door while baking. Instead, use a timer or thermostat to check food.
Keep burner surfaces clean for more efficient operation.
Keep burners completely turned off when not in use.
Never use your oven for heating your home.
Avoid blocking circulation of heat. Do not place foil in bottom of oven or on oven racks.

Keep hot showers as short as possible. On average, a shower uses less water than a bath.
Set your water heater on 140 degrees if you have a dishwasher, but lower to 120 degrees (low to warm) if not. Use the “vacation” setting when away for long periods of time.
Install a high efficiency or tankless gas water heater for added comfort and savings.
Install low-flow showerheads to decrease your hot water usage.
Repair leaking faucets to prevent wasting water.
Insulate hot water pipes and water heater tank to keep heat inside.

The Delmarva Peninsula

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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
P.O. Box 1678
Salisbury, MD 21802-1678
Ph: 1.800.427.0015
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