Make Smart Energy Choices (NAPSA)—There are steps you can take to keep home energy costs from going through the roof. According to a recent survey of consumers’ energy usage and spending habits, 90 percent of respondents have recently made attempts to lower their energy usage of things such as air-condi- tioning, home heating systems, electricity and gasoline. Seventyfive percent even used preventive measures in an attempt to lower their home heatingcosts. Cold temperatures and hot financial pressures have led to increased consumer anxiety and A programmable thermostat can be one way to reduce your energy costs. ture should be lower during the day when no oneis home. * Vacuum vents and other have forced manyto take precau- heating components. respondents said they were currently reducing their spending on stripping around doors and win- tions. As many as 86 percent of things like eating out and vacations simplytooffset rising energy costs. “There are quick, cost-effective ways to manage your energy expenditures that can makeall the difference,” said Tom Archer, home comfort expert at Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems. Try someof these tips to reduce Seal leaks and add weather dows. Caulk gaps where needed. Insulate. Focus on crawl spaces, basements, walls, floors and attics. Archer continued, “It’s also helpful to schedule an appointment with a licensed professional to perform a routine check on a heating system to ensure your system will perform at peak efficiency this season.” your homeheatingbill: Check the furnace filter regu- you stay comfortable without * Program the thermostat to ing bill. Find a licensed HVAC larly and changeas needed. automatically change the indoor temperature. The house tempera- Following these tips can help receiving an uncomfortable heat- dealer by visiting the dealer loca- tor section of www.bryant.com.
