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Tip #3 – Wrap your Water Heater and turn it down to 120 degrees! (and Don’t freeze)

Wrap your Water Heater and turn it down to 120 degrees!   1. If your water heater is in your garage like ours it can use a lot of gas or electric trying to stay warm.  Companies make blankets just to insulate your water heater.  Insulating will keep it from  working harder saving you on …

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Gas and Electric Bills!

Tip#1: Adjust your Thermostat! Set your “awake and home” temperature. When you are awake and at home, the U.S. Department of Energy suggests setting your thermostat no higher than 68°F for heating and no lower than 78°F for cooling. Set your “away from home” temperature. Setting the temperature at least 10°F higher in the summer …

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