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Tips for Energy Conservation - Home Heating
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Have at least 6 inches of insulation in attic floor.
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Weather-strip windows, doors, attic door or trapdoor.
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Caulk around exterior doors, windows, and ceiling fixtures upstairs.
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Insulate unheated basement ceilings.
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Close drapes at night, open in daytime.
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Home Cooling
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Properly insulate, caulk, weather-strip.
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Locate thermostat where it will accurately measure temperature; mount on level and keep free of dust.
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Set air conditioning thermostat no lower than 78-80 and don't keep changing.
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Keep shades down, drapes drawn.
**Energy Conservation Tips provided by the Indiana Family & Social Services Administration
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