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Originally Posted by jeffrey
How To Save Money On Utilities:
3. Check for window air leaks and repair them. If at all possible, install double-pane windows in your house. Single pane windows or windows that are improperly insulated can account for up to 15 percent of your heating and cooling costs.
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We did this last year, and I was shocked at the savings! Our house is fairly new, but the caulk sealant around the outside of the windows (Exterior) was cracked. We stripped all the old caulk out and recaulked ($50 on sale), and our heating bill dropped 40%! Or as my husband says, the average refill rate on our fuel oil tank went from 29 days to 47 days. In addition, the electricity to RUN the fuel oil tank and air conditioner went down (hubbie could quote Kw's) by about $700 over the year!