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Shut off your heating and cooling system when not in the house
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Shut off your heating and cooling system when you're not home. Leaving it on when you're not there is a waste of energy and money. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, it can reduce energy costs by up to 15%.
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What You Need to Do
  • Step 1
    Locate the heating and/or cooling system controller (whether it be manual, thermostat or programmable thermostat), familiarize yourself with the proper method of shut-down and make it a habit to shut off the system when leaving the house.
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