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Install storm or thermal windows and doors. |
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Caulk and weatherstrip all windows and doors. |
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Ensure your fireplace has a tight-fitting damper. |
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Tape and seal leaks in your duct system and coil enclosure. Consider adding insulation to your duct system. |
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For extremely cold climates, wrap your water heater with an insulated water heater blanket. |
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Seal gaps between heated and unheated spaces. This may be around pipes, ducts, fans or vents. |
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Consider installing ceiling fans with reversible motors. In the winter, fans push warm air that collects at ceiling level back down into the room. |
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Install adequate insulation. Recommended: R-30 in ceilings, R-13 in exterior walls and R-11 in interior walls and floors. |
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