Mon, Nov 23 2009
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$AVING YOU MONEY: Keep your home warm as cold weather hits By Cathy SpauldingPhoenix Staff Writer The OG&E Web site said uninsulated water pipes waste energy while wrapping pipes in fiberglass or foam is easy and fairly inexpensive. Davis said people should wrap exposed pipes under their homes. And, don’t forget your attic. Adding fiberglass insulation in your attic “ is one of the most cost-effective savings measures and one that you can do yourself,” the OG&E Web site said. Art Smith, owner of A & A Insulation & Seamless Guttering, said inadequate attic insulation could result in 75 to 80 percent heat loss. And most homes in Muskogee are underinsulated, he said. Smith said people should look for a high R-factor, or thermal resistance factor. “The higher the R-factor you have the greater your energy savings will be,” Smith said. Davis said people can insulate their attic with fiberglass or with recycled natural fiber. Even your water heater may need to keep warm. “If your water heater is out in the garage, you may want a water heater blanket,” Davis said. The U.S. Department of Energy said a precut water heater blanket or jacket, available for $10 to $20 could pay for itself within a year because of the savings that could result. 12 ways to save on winterizing 1. Seal cracks and gaps around windows and doors. 2. Put weather-stripping around your door and window frames where needed. 
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