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Seal leaks in heating and air-conditioning ducts.
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Clean or change furnace and air-conditioning filters every two months.
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Set your thermostat to 68 degrees or lower to heat your home.
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Turn your heat off or set it no higher than 55 degrees when you go to bed or when you are not home.
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Close your drapes at night and open them during the day to let the sun in and warm your home economically.
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If your home has a fireplace, keep the damper closed when you're not using it and use a glass screen to minimize the heat loss.
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Make certain that your ceilings, walls and floors are properly insulated and have enough ventilation.
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Install foam installation gaskets in outlets and switches in outside walls.
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Caulk and weatherstrip windows and doors.
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Keep your radiators and warm-air outlets clean. Arrange furniture, curtains and drapes so the airflow from heat registers is not blocked.
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Installing skirts on mobile homes helps prevent heat loss.
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