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NOTE: The Long
Island Power Co has a very strong marketing
website. They have graciously granted us permission
to reproduce the following web pages for the benefit
of our customers. In keeping with the celebration
of our 50th anniversary this year, we are pleased
to present:
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53 Ways
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Hot
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The
water heater is the second largest energy
consumer in the home and using it efficiently
can add up to big savings. For families
with an automatic dishwasher, the hot water
heater setting can safely be lowered to
130-140 degrees. If the automatic dishwasher
has a water temperature booster, the water
heater temperature can be set to 110-120
degrees. If your house will be vacant for
two or more days, you can lower the temperature
of your water heater even more until you
return. If you have a new water heater,
drain a few gallons from your tank every
six months to remove sediment that accumulates
and reduces the heaters efficiency. |
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Wrapping
a fiberglass blanket around your water heater
and securing it with duct tape, or installing
a ready-made insulation kit can save up
to 10% on water heating costs. Most new
water heaters are already insulated, so
this tip is most effective for heaters that
are more than five years old. Also, insulate
hot water pipes to reduce heat loss as the
hot water is flowing to your faucets. |
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Leaky
faucets can add to your hot water bill so
repair them as soon as possible. The constant
drip wastes water, energy and money. You
can also save by installing an inexpensive
flow control device in shower heads and
faucets. |
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It pays
to operate appliances that use hot water
wisely. Running the clothes washer with
a full load and using cold water whenever
possible can lead to big energy savings.
Use detergents that clean clothes effectively
in cold water. Rinsing dishes with cold
water before loading them into the dishwasher
and running the dishwasher only when its
completely full will also save money. |
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