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