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Ceiling Fan Adjustment
You may naturally turn off
your ceiling fans when winter
arrives, but the same fans that
provide refreshing cool air
in the summer can actually
help keep your room warm,
too. Simply switching the
fans to run clockwise helps
draw warm air upward and
distribute it throughout the
home. This little circulation-
boosting move can reduce
your energy bill by as much
as 10%.

Tankless Water Heaters
Make leaving the warmth of
your bed each morning more
appealing with the assurance
of a steaming hot shower that
doesn’t needlessly burden
the environment. Traditional
water heaters run a continuous
power cycle to maintain a tank
full of hot water, regardless
if you’re using it or not.
However, a tankless version Photo courtesy of Getty Images
heats what you need when devices make life more convenient Better Lighting
you need it. It’s important and enjoyable, but they can also play a
to ensure your tankless unit role in managing your environmental Winter isn’t just cold; it’s often dark and dreary, too.
is sized with the proper footprint. Helpful tools, like Mitsubishi That means you’re more likely to rely on energy to
gallons-per-minute rating to Elec tric’s kumo cloud mobile app, illuminate your home, especially since an alternative
handle demand for multiple ensure you’re not wasting energy to like throwing open the curtains to let in natural light
simultaneous uses, like a load perform functions when you’re not even can have the unintended consequence of allowing
of laundry and a shower at the home. These programs allow you to cold air to seep in. You can curb your energy reliance
same time. schedule your daily routines and even and the impact on your energy bills by swapping out
make adjustments remotely when your your bulbs for light emitting diode lights, compact
Smart Controls day gets off track. For example, it all- fluorescent lamps or energy-saving LED lights, which
can reduce your energy needs by up to 80%.
ows you to program and adjust your
The wide range of smart- heating and cooling system from a
enabled home products, smartphone or tablet so you won’t come Find more tips for heating your home
appliances and entertainment home to a house that’s freezing cold. at mitsubishicomfort.com.

USE ZONES TO
REDUCE ENERGY

Heating your home zone-by-zone can be much
more energy efficient and serve as a better
means of maintaining your home’s temperature
and comfort level. Consider these benefits:
n A zoned system allows you to control each
area in your home independently and even
turn off ones that are not in use. This means
you’re only using energy where you need it.
n Conventional HVAC systems are either on
or off. An option like Mitsubishi Electric’s
Zoned Comfort Solutions compressors
ramp up or down based on the needs
of each room to maintain comfort and
conserve energy.

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