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Smaller air conditioning units are a smart buy, whereas oversized units will use more energy without properly dehumidifying. Get professional advice before buying a new unit, to make sure it's the right size for your home size.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Go for a small air conditioner

Use blinds, drapes or window shades to help keep rooms cool in summer. Also consider applying sun-control reflective films on south-facing windows. This will reduce the amount of solar heat absorbed in the house.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Cover windows to keep cool

Heat naturally escapes from windows in winter, but both exterior or interior storm windows will help lessen heat loss. A good storm window will be made of durable material and have weather stripping at all movable joints, with overlapping or interlocking joints.A LOZO expert … [Read more...] about Install storm windows to cut back half the heat loss

If you have a fireplace but don't use it frequently, seal the chimney. This will save approximately 14% of a home's heat loss. Simply seal the chimney with a garbage bag stuffed with fiberglass insulation, or an inflatable draft stopper and you'll save a few dollars each month on … [Read more...] about Seal the chimney to reduce heating costs

Water vapors in the bathroom from showers and in the kitchen from cooking can help heat the house. If possible, minimize use of exhaust fans in the winter, and keep the warm air in.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Cut back on the exhaust fans