Every three months, drain a quart of water from the hot water tank. This will help remove sediment build-up, which lowers the efficiency of a heater.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Drain the hot water tank to maintain efficiency
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Turn the stove off five minutes early to save money
When cooking, turn off the stove or oven a few minutes before the meal is actually ready. Residual heat in the oven or stove will continue cooking the food for those last few minutes, without using any additional energy.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Turn the stove off five minutes early to save money
Cozy up water heaters to key hot water points
Hot water remains in supply pipes after a tap is turned off. Eventually this water cools, and the heating energy is wasted. If you have a hot water heater close to the hot water taps, less piping is required, which means less heat wasted. If this is impractical in your home, … [Read more...] about Cozy up water heaters to key hot water points
Pick a furnace temperature and stick with it
For oil furnaces, it is important to maintain a constant temperature, so the furnace does not have to turn on and off all day, which wastes more oil. 65-70 degrees Fahrenheit is a good target temperature.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Pick a furnace temperature and stick with it
Aim for extras from the oil company
In addition to trying to find an oil company with consistently lower prices, see if yours offers any extra freebies to their customers. For example, ask about a free burner service contract, which might include yearly cleaning and service.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Aim for extras from the oil company