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…see Low-Flow Toilets, Green Homes Special Series: Part Five: Water-Efficient Plumbing Fixtures and Tankless Water Heaters. Propose an initiative in your own community. First, check out the creative programs already operating…

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…to cook quickly while preserving nutrients. A trend toward smaller appliances, induction heat cooktops and tankless water heaters is also helping homeowners conserve energy. Part Six: Bringing the Kitchen Outdoors Siemens avantGarde…

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…years ago. Unlike "conventional" tank water heaters, tankless water heaters heat water only as it is used, or on demand. A tankless…
…good idea with demand water heaters. Some types of tankless water heaters are thermostatically controlled. They can vary their…

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…through the copper heat exchanger. On-demand, tankless water heaters can reduce energy use dramatically because they eliminate…
…economical savings to consumers. Moreover, on-demand tankless water heaters are designed and built to last a lifetime, unlike storage…

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…insulated liners, to prevent drafts. If you have an older thermostat, replace it with a programmable unit to save on heating costs. Watch an instructional video on installing a programmable thermostat. Install foam-insulating sheets behind outlets and switch…

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…concerned. Install a programmable thermostat. Although thermostats can be adjusted…
…manually, Bennett says that a programmable thermostat will avoid any discomfort by returning…
…To Video on installing a programmable thermostat here. The chimney can be the number…

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…owner s manual to see how to adjust the thermostat. If you have a dishwasher without a…
…higher than 130 degrees F and leave the thermostat access panel uncovered. Keep the insulation…
…closed. 15. Install a programmable thermostat. This device offers various energy…

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