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Energy Saving Tips
Here are things to keep in mind when looking to increase the energy-efficiency of your new home:
Disclaimer
The above items are merely suggestions for maintaining your home. You should always consult your manufactured home owner's manual for specific instructions.
Please feel free to view Energy Saving Tips from your Local Energy Provider:
- Check weather seal around doors and windows. If seal is cracked, replace. Silicone seal is preferred.
- Use weather stripping.
- Use heal deflectors on registers (if room arrangement and register placement allow, usually on outside walls.) Make sure registers are tight and sealed to heat duct line.
- Pull shades or drapes at night. South-facing window shades or drapes should be open during daylight hours for solar heat gain.
- Make sure your damper on exhaust fans and clothes dryer vents close completely to keep wind from flowing in.
- White roof coating may be of value during both winter and summer depending on the age and type of home you own.
- Clean furnace filter often to reduce energy consumption. Make sure roof jack and crossover duct are installed and working.
- Install storm windows.
- Use tight-fitting window shades to reduce temperature condensation through the glass.
- Research has proven that turning down the thermostat when you are away saves energy.
- If the home has a forced air furnace, all registers should be kept clear of obstructions. To ensure adequate return air, do not block furnace doors. This will allow maximum circulation of air and a lower thermostat setting.
Disclaimer
The above items are merely suggestions for maintaining your home. You should always consult your manufactured home owner's manual for specific instructions.
Please feel free to view Energy Saving Tips from your Local Energy Provider: