Energy Saving Heating Tips

Turn down the thermostat. Wear warm clothing and set the thermostat to 68° or lower during the day and evening, health permitting.

Put extra blankets on the bed.

Roll up towels and put them at the bottom of doors to stop drafts.

On sunny days, keep the shades, blinds and drapes open. At night, close curtains, draperies and blinds to keep the heat in.

Close closet doors and doors to unused rooms.

Use reversible ceiling fans to push warm air downwards and keep rooms warmer.

Make sure your home is properly insulated and seal cracks with caulking.

Switch off heating when you are out of the house.

Keep heating registers and air vents clear of obstacles and make sure you clean or replace furnace filters regularly.

Keep outside heating units free from leaves or debris that may clog vents.

Choose heaters with thermostat controls and programmable timers.

Cover wall-mounted air conditioners with plastic film or an airtight cover.

Close the fireplace damper after the fire is out.

Do not use fireplaces while your central heating system in on.