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Ed Pawlowski Ed Pawlowski is offline
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"brooklyn1" > wrote in message
> . Adding insulation is the single most important thing one can do to save
> energy dollars


Absolutely. My house wat built in 1978 so it was good, but I added and made
it even better.

>
> Most homes more than 20 years old really need new more efficient
> systems, but at least have the existing systems properly tuned up
> regularly.


I had a new oil fired hot water boiler installed last December. Too soon to
tell the total savings, but on my frst delivery it was 32% less than the
previous tiem period, based on degree days. I did a lot of research and put
in a System 2000 by Energy Kietics. Made in the USA too.