- Install a programmable thermostat and set it 10 degrees cooler at night. You can save up to $100 per year!
- Wear socks and a sweater while indoors. You’ll be able to lower your thermostat by a degree or two!
- Put a humidifier in frequently used rooms. Having the right amount of moisture in a room, can make it feel warmer.
- Close the vents and shut the doors to rooms that are not frequently used.
- Keep your garage door shut.
- Add another layer of insulation. If you have less than 12 inches of insulation, you could use a little more.
- Unplug electronics when you are done using them. Even if you turn them “off,” they still use electricity while they are plugged in.
- Turn off all the lights when you’re not in the room.
- Turn off the water while you’re shaving, brushing your teeth, or washing the dishes.
- Turn off your electric iron when you take a break from ironing.
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