February 2006

Energy Quiz

1. How often should you change your furnace's air filter?
1. Once a year.
2. Once a month.
3. Once a week.
4. Never. It cleans itself.
   
2. What's the recommended setting for my water heater?
1. 120 degrees.
2. 98 degrees.
3. 130 degrees.
4. 78 degrees.
   
3. What's the recommended setting for my thermostat during the winter?
1. 78 degrees.
2. 55-60 degrees.
3. 72 degrees.
4. 68-70 degrees.
   
4. How often should a licensed heating contractor inspect my heating system?
1. Once a year.
2. When it breaks.
3. Every five years.
4. When it's installed.
   
5. If my ductwork has leaks, what should I use to properly seal them?
1. Rubber cement.
2. Duct tape.
3. Mastic.
4. Super glue.
   
6. What's your home's biggest energy user?
1. Laundry.
2. Cooking.
3. Water heating.
4. Heating and cooling.

 

ENERGY QUIZ Answers

1. b – Once a month.
2. a – 120 degrees.
3. d – 68-70 degrees.
4. a – Once a year.
5. c – Mastic.
6. d – Heating and cooling.

 

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