-- Install a programmable thermostat
to gradually lower indoor
temperature at night or when the home is unoccupied; five degrees
lower is recommended.
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ComEd
provides service to approximately 3.venting gasfitting
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ComEd reminds
customers that now
is also the time to prepare their homes for the upcoming winter heating
season
. A drafty
house lets warm air escape and is much more costly to keep warm.cleanliness sheetmetal
CHICAGO,
Fall is the time for brightly colored
leaves, football and falling temperatures.tankless radiant
The company
recommends that customers take the following steps:
* Make sure air conditioner filters
are clean so the machines will run at
peak efficiency;
* Set thermostats no lower
than 78 degrees. Each degree lower increases
cooling costs by six percent;
*
Shut air conditioners, lights and other appliances off when not at home
and use a timer on
your air conditioner to turn it on about a half-hour
before arriving home;
* Draw
shades or blinds to prevent the sun from adding more heat to the
room;
* Try using
fans instead of air conditioners, but be sure to leave your
windows open for ventilation.
* Have their home telephone number and home address readily available.venmar gasfitting
Electric supplies
are sufficient to meet the projected demand for
electricity this week, and company crews are ready
to respond to any power
outage that may occur. This will automatically regulate the
temperature
for increased comfort and savings. "Customers
who use energy more efficiently will recognize a cost
savings by the time
spring arrives.venting furnaces
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Fans use as little as one-tenth the
energy as air
conditioners.
* Know that the Con Edison workforce will work around the clock to
quickly
restore power.com or contact the company at
1-800-75-CONED.
The following tips can help customers
stay warm and manage energy costs
this winter:
-- Have home heating systems cleaned and
inspected by a professional each
year to ensure safety and optimum efficiency.
-
- Clean or vacuum all heating vents. For
additional information on any of these programs, please
call ComEd at
1-800-Edison-1 or 1-800-95-LUCES (Spanish language).furnaces ventilators
coned.ComEd Offers Tips to Winterize
Homes This Fall
"These are very simple steps our customers can take to reduce their
heating
costs this winter," said Frank M.gasfitting thermostats
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NEW YORK, Con Edison is reminding
customers to take some simple
steps to stay cool while managing their energy
use wisely during the heat wave that is expected to
continue through
Wednesday. During the winter, blades
should spin counter-clockwise so
that warm air near the ceiling can be
redistributed around the room.gasfitting fedders
This allows air to
flow more
efficiently through the home. Also, be sure heating vents are not
covered
by furniture or window drapes.humidifiers venmar
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And, be sure to change
the heater's filter prior to the heating
season, and check its
condition monthly.
-- Buy an insulating wrap for home water
heaters, and make sure the water
pipes and exterior walls are well insulated. Insulation
is a very
cost-effective way to increase the home's comfort and energy
efficiency
.
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Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) is a unit of Chicago-based Exelon
Corporation
(NYSE: EXC) one of the nation's largest electric utilities with
more than $15 billion in revenues
and a customer base of five million.propane dehumidifiers
If any customers do experience an outage, they should:
* Contact the company by calling the 24-hour, toll-free number at
1-800-75-CONED.
-- Reverse the rotation of ceiling fan blades.Climate control products for the home and garden are
devices that influence the air temperature, cleanliness, and humidity.
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-- Inspect the caulking
and weather-stripping around all windows and
doors and replace as necessary, at least every
five years.radiant cleanliness
7 million customers across Northern
Illinois, or 70 percent of the state's population
.blossman cleaners
Con Edison Offers Energy Saving Tips During Heat Wave
This includes air conditioners, heaters,
fireplaces, air cleaners, and fireplaces.
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ventilators dehumidifiers
For more energy savings tips and general
information, customers can visit
the Con Edison website at http://www. Clark, ComEd president."
In addition to providing energy-efficient tips, ComEd also offers a number
of programs to assist
customers with their winter heating bills.cleanliness gasfitting
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