Save on those heating bills

It's that time of year again - when you watch your heating bills go up and up.  There are a few, FREE, things you can do that will help.

1. Turn down the thermostat.  Surveys indicate you can save 3% of your heating bill for every degree you permanently set back your thermostat.
2. Use fans wisely.  Just one hour of use by a bathroom or kitchen fan can expel a house full of warm air.  If you're through with the fans, turn them off.
3. Keep the fireplace damper closed.  We all learned in science class that heat rises.  If the damper is open, it is rising right out of your house.
4. Turn down the water heater.  The average water heater is set too high.  Turning it down to 115 - 120 degrees will drop your heating bill and you'll never notice the difference in your morning shower.
5. Keep heating vents clear.  Remove any rugs or furntiure that will keep air for circulating efficiently.
6. Use your curtains.  Opening curtains on the south side of the house during the heat of the day will keep the furnace from running. 

For more ideas go to the Department of Energy website.

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