- Install a programmable thermostat to help save energy and increase comfort.
- Reduce the temperature on your water heater to 120°F. Insulate water heaters with approved insulating means.
- Look for the Energy Star rating when purchasing new appliances.
- Change your furnace filters. A dirty filter forces your blower motor to work harder, consuming more electricity.
- Track utility usage over time by reviewing past bills—data that gets measured gets improved.
- Have a qualified Quality Connection contractor install motion sensors on exterior lights to avoid light pollution and save on electricity cost.
- Purchase Green Power from your local power provider.
- Have a qualified Quality Connection contractor perform an energy audit on your residence or business.
- Inspect weather-stripping around doors and windows that may allow cold air to seep into your home. Replace if torn or cracked.
- Use Compact Fluorescent lamps (CFL) or LED lamps in place of incandescent lamps.
If you are ever unsure about your home’s electrical safety, call a Quality Connection contractor. For more information, visit www.qc-indy.com . The Quality Connection represents 80 union contractors and more than 2,800 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 481 electrical workers committed to the partnership of labor and management working together.
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