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Reducing Your Energy Bill

You can save dollars off your monthly energy bill by how you operate your house.

There are a number of things that you can do in your home that require little time and little or no cost that saves energy (and dollars) without affecting your comfort or lifestyle. Just scroll down to learn how you can reduce your energy bills.

Your mechanical ventilation system is vital to the correct operation of your house. Do not turn off the ventilation system to save energy. Due to tighter construction practices, you need fresh air to be mechanically brought into your house.

For more information check out these Home Energy Guides:

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This website offers suggestions for how you should properly maintain and operate your home. However, you should always refer to your builder warranty, maintenance and homeowner manual documents for the specific operation and maintenance requirements for your individual home and its equipment.