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JEA Offers Tips to Heat Your House Without Losing Your Cool
Jacksonville, FL (December 7, 2006) – The approaching cooler weather can lead to higher electric bills. However, by making just a few adjustments, JEA customers can conserve energy and save money.
JEA offers these tips:
- Set the thermostat at 68 degrees. Set it lower at night or when no one is home. You will save up to 20 percent on your heating costs compared to a setting of 72 degrees.
- Don’t use the ceiling fan when the heat is on. While some people think this saves energy by recirculating warm air that has risen, it actually uses more energy than it saves.
- Insulate against heat loss by using weather-strip and caulk around doors and windows and save up to 8 percent on your heating costs. Remember, if you can see light around the sill of the door or window, you have a leak.
- If your water heater is in the garage and the heater or the pipes coming from the heater are warm to the touch, it needs more insulation. Cover the first 10 feet of pipe coming from the water heater and/or install an insulation jacket on the water heater itself to save up to 9 percent on your water heating costs.
- Change or clean air filters monthly. Dirty filters can increase operating costs and lower the heating efficiency of your air conditioner.
Preparing Water Pipes
- Wrap pipes in unheated areas.
- Disconnect and drain outdoor hoses.
- Allow outdoor faucets to drip.
JEA is the eighth largest community owned electric utility in the United States, providing electric, water and sewer service to more than 875,000 accounts in northeast Florida.
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