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Energy Efficiency Tips and Tools

Operations and Maintenance - Seasonal Maintenance

At the beginning of the heating season
  • Inspect, test and tune up heating system - adjust, replace filters, nozzle or other parts
  • Turn down heating to minimum in unoccupied areas
  • Check thermostat accuracy
  • Adjust thermostats for required heating levels
  • Cover window air conditioners
  • Check for cracks around windows, doors, and structure - caulk as required
At the beginning of cooling season
  • Inspect, test, clean air conditioning system, wash air condensers with high pressure water washer
  • Turn off air conditioning in unoccupied areas
  • Adjust thermostats for desired cooling levels
  • Adjust outdoor light timers for length of day and/or daylight saving
When daylight savings starts and ends
  • Adjust outdoor light timers for length of day

 

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