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…off during the day. Mind the gaps. Cold air leaking into your home from the outside…
…adjacent to the garage and the outside. Stop cold air infiltration from electric switch and…
…and switch plate covers to seal out the cold air. Use weatherstripping around all attic…

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…exhaust fans run for a maximum of 20 minutes after you are done cooking or bathing. If the bathroom exhaust fan is letting cold air drop down, replace it with a high-efficiency model that includes a damper. 13. Insulate electric outlets. Put your…

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… Got shutters? Use them. If you don t, install them. They re the easiest way to keep hot air inside in the winter and cold air inside in the summer. We open up the window treatments so on warm sunny days we help to heat the house, says Ingram. …

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…cook vegetables and pasta. Heat produced by the refrigerator compressor is used to warm water used in the dishwasher, and cold air from the fridge is used to create a cellar-like environment in kitchen cabinets that keeps vegetables fresh. The concept…

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…cold spots throughout the house, explaining, some of those cold spots might be missing insulation or have cracks letting in cold air. Using a blower door test that depressurizes the house, Gibson diagnoses major leakage in the basement, the attic, porch…

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…fresh caulk. Single-pane windows should be replaced wherever possible with new energy-efficient models that help block out cold air. If replacing windows is too expensive, you can make single-pane windows more energy-efficient by applying temporary…

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…leakages around your home, you'll keep warm air in and cold air out, ensuring a lower energy bill and less waste. Some…
…inside doors adjacent to the garage and the outside. Stop cold air infiltration from electric outlets and switches by using…

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