Ways to Save

Use Less Energy in Your Northern New Jersey Home

Smart Ideas for Conserving Energy at Home

Here are some conservation tips that you can use to reduce your energy consumption and achieve the comfort you want for less money.Advantage Oil is a conservation partner to our customers, helping you use less and save more money. We install high-efficiency equipment that drives down energy consumption by 30% to 40%, as well as cost-saving accessories like fuel-economizing controls and programmable thermostats.

Window caulking is a great energy saving tip.

High Efficiency Conventional Air Conditioning

Cold Weather Conservation Tips

  • Correct air leaks around windows, doors and electrical outlets.
  • Repair weather stripping and caulking.
  • Replace any cracked glass in your windows.
  • Make sure your ceiling has at least six inches of insulation.
  • Wrap your pipes to guard against heat loss and freezing.
  • Have your fireplace chimney cleaned and inspected regularly.
  • Check the threshold for any gaps between it and the door;
use a bottom seal that can be attached to the door to stop drafts.
  • Get a heating system tune-up before the heating season begins.
  • Keep ductwork in good repair and wrap it with duct insulation.
  • Remove air conditioning units from windows.
  • Close your kitchen vent, fireplace damper and closet doors when not in use.

Warm Weather Conservation Tips

  • Keep the coils of your central or window air conditioner free of dust and dirt.
  • Make sure the output of your air conditioner is right for the size of your room or house to ensure optimum efficiency and comfort.
  • Change or clean your air conditioning filter monthly during the cooling season to improve efficiency and the life of your air conditioner.
  • Look for an air conditioning unit that is ENERGY STAR® approved.
  • Cook on the grill to keep cooking heat outside the home.
  • Install reflective window coatings to reflect heat away from your home.
  • During the day, block the heat from the sun by closing windows, doors and curtains.
  • During the hot summer afternoons, avoid using appliances.
  • Open windows on cool summer days and nights. A good rule of thumb is not to open windows when the outside temperature is warmer than the inside of your house.

Cook outside on the grill to save energy in the summer

Energy Star appliances save you money all year long

All Year Long Conservation Tips

  • Install a programmable thermostat. When used properly, it can shave $100 off your annual energy bills.
  • Choose a high-efficiency water heater. An indirect oil-fired water heater produces an almost endless supply of hot water with a very fast recovery time.
  • Keep your oven door closed! Every time you open the oven door, the oven temperature can drop 25 degrees. Use the oven light or a timer to avoid wasting energy.
  • Wash clothes in the coolest water possible – 80% of the cost to run your washer is used for heating the water.
  • Install dimmers and motion sensors wherever possible.
  • Take showers instead of baths. A five-minute shower will use about 7.5 gallons of hot water; filling a bathtub can use up to 20 gallons.
  • Clean refrigerator coils once a year to extend the life of your fridge.
  • Choose a high-efficiency dishwasher – they use 25% less energy than conventional models.
  • Since your dryer retains heat, dry loads back-to-back.

For more energy-saving ideas, please contact us by e-mail or call us at 1-800-582-1580.