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| Attics |
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Your attic is the first place to look for energy conservation and lower fuel bills. |
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Cellar Hatchways |
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The cellar is open to the hatchway. |
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| Combustible Air Intakes |
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Yes, combustible air is a necessity, but the burners need the air, not the room. |
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| Crawl Space Vents |
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Hot humid air inside the crawl space in the summer, and ice cold air in there in the winter. |
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| Doors |
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Leaky doors that don’t close properly are a no-no. |
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| Fireplace Flue |
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It is designed for upward flow, and that is what it does even when there is no fire burning. |
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| Furnace |
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If you have the chimney type, you are losing at least ten percent of your fuel up that chimney. |
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| Thermostat Location |
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Never on a wall that abuts the outside. |
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| Window Air Conditioner |
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But when you cover, what about the gap in the window above the unit? |
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| Windows |
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Leaky panes, or windows that won’t lock are almost open. |
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