Lower thermostats to 65-68 degrees during the day and 60 degrees at night.Have your furnace serviced once a year.
Consider the advantages of a clock thermostat which will automatically turn the heat down at a regular hour before you retire and turn it up just before you awake.
Dust and vacuum radiators & ducts frequently.
Keep drapes and shades open in sunny windows; close at night.
For comfort in cooler indoor temperatures, use best insulation of all - warm clothing.
Caulk and weatherstrip doors & windows.
Install storm windows & doors.
Insulate attic & walls.
Use bath and kitchen ventilating fans only as needed.
Be sure the fireplace damper is closed except when in use.
Repair all leaky hot water faucets as quickly as possible.
Insulate hot water pipes.
Use less hot water reduce temperature to 120 degrees.
Close doors and registers of rooms which are seldom used.
If you are going away for a weekend trip, lower the thermostat to 55 degrees.
Turn off electric lights and other appliances when not in use.
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