Press Release
prepared on November 25, 2002
by impress communiciation
Holly Lobelson
(702) 940-5050

Astoria Homes Offers Energy Saving Tips for Winter Weather

(Las Vegas) – As winter embarks upon us, Astoria Homes is offering tips to keep homes warm in the cool weather while also saving money in energy costs.

Sia Howe, director of Marketing for Astoria Homes, said homeowners can take a variety of energy-saving measures in the wintertime. They include:

- Turn down your thermostat. For every degree you lower your heat, you’ll save up to 5% on heating costs.
- Wear a sweater or other warm clothes. This will allow you to set your thermostat at a lower temperature.
- Clean or replace furnace filters monthly. Dirty filters restrict airflow. By keeping furnace and filters clean and properly adjusted, you can save up to 5% in heating costs.
- Insulate your water heater. Although newer hot water tanks may have good internal insulation, using jacket insulation can lead to savings up to 10% on water heating costs. Be sure to leave the air intake vent uncovered when insulating a gas water heater.
- Install a programmable thermostat. Setback thermostats can save up to 15% on energy costs.
- Close vents and doors to unused rooms. You may also want to keep your closet doors closed, as there is no need to heat them.
- Check your exterior doors. If you can see light or can feel air coming in around them, you probably need to replace the thresholds or door sweeps.

“These are good ways to help Southern Nevada residents have a warm and happy winter season without worrying about exorbitant energy bills and conserving energy,” Howe said.

All Astoria’s new homes have ENERGY STAR® features, such as engineered heating, ventilation and air-conditioning design, air-tight ducts, and energy efficient windows with spectrally selective glass.

Astoria’s communities include: Ironwood Estates in Centennial Hills; Auburn Hills, Canyon Trails and Independence in the Southwest; Silverado Place in Silverado Ranch; and Villa Villagio in Seven Hills. The Astoria Homes’ website can be accessed at www.AstoriaHomes.com.