On occasion, you should test your thermostat with a thermometer to verify that it is giving accurate readings. Place your thermometer next to your thermostat for around ten minutes, and then compare the readings of each. As long as they read within 5 degrees of each other, then your thermostat is functioning properly. If the [...]

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• How Energy Efficient Are Your Appliances? Given the world concern over energy efficiency, there are little steps that you can take to ensure that you are doing your part to minimize your energy use. The biggest source of energy drains in the home are your appliances, so it will improve things a lot to make sure......

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Given the world concern over energy efficiency, there are little steps that you can take to ensure that you are doing your part to minimize your energy use. The biggest source of energy drains in the home are your appliances, so it will improve things a lot to make sure your appliances are energy efficient. [...]

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