NEWARK, N.J., Nov. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- With cold weather on
the way, Public Service Electric & Gas Co. (PSE&G),
New Jersey's largest utility,
offers its top six ways you can help keep the heat in and your
heating bills down this winter with little or no cost.
1. Lower your thermostat by just 1 degree. You will
hardly notice and this may reduce your heating bill by as much as 3
percent. Save even more by lowering your thermostat 2 degrees
during the day and 5 to 10 degrees at bedtime, if health conditions
permit.
2. Everyone loves a cozy fire on cold days, but be sure to
close fireplace dampers when you are not using it. This will
help prevent warm air from escaping your home through the
chimney.
3. Sunny out? Open curtains and blinds that face the sun to
warm your home, and close them at night to avoid uncomfortable
cold drafts.
4. Set your hot water heater to no more than 120 degrees.
You'll still be able to enjoy a hot shower, while saving energy at
the same time.
5. Rearrange the room. Move furniture and drapes away
from heating registers, radiators and baseboard element covers.
Open any register or baseboard dampers to allow for maximum
heat.
6. Seal windows and door frames. Use weather stripping or
caulk to seal cracks and prevent drafts. While you're at it,
install draft guards beneath doors. Find them at your local
hardware or home improvement store.
Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) is
New Jersey's oldest and largest
regulated gas and electric delivery utility, serving nearly
three-quarters of the state's population. PSE&G is the winner
of the ReliabilityOne Award for superior electric system
reliability. PSE&G is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise
Group Incorporated (PSEG) (NYSE: PEG), a diversified energy
company.
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