Ways To Save

Heating

Keep blinds open during sunny winter days to allow direct sunlight to generate warmth. Close them at night to hold in the heat.
Replace the air filter in your heating until regularly.
Set the thermostat at 68 degrees and lower it two or three degrees when you leave for the day.
Close the fireplace damper when not in use.
Wear extra layers and add another blanket to the bed to feel warmer.
Caulk and install weather-striping around doors and windows to reduce drafts and improve comfort.
Turn off bathroom ventilation fans immediately after use.

Keep windows shaded to block out direct sunlight.
Replace the filter in your air conditioning unit regularly.
Set your thermostat between 76-78 degrees and raise it two to three degrees when you’ll be away for several hours.
Use ceiling fans in occupied rooms to make your home feel cooler.
Turn off all unnecessary lights and appliances. They add heat to the home.
Do cooking and other heat-producing chores, running the dryer, etc. during the cooler parts of the day.
Service the AC at least once a year. If renting, ask the landlord to have this done.

Set the water heater temperature at 120 degrees.
Take shorter showers. Studies show the average teenager spends 45 minutes in the shower!
Washing full loads of laundry can save you more than 3,400 gallons of heated water each year.
Use cold or warm water instead of hot to wash everything but towels.
Check for leaking faucets or water heater leaks.

Turn off electronics and lights when not in use.
Eliminate phantom load by using a power strip for your computer and other electronics to completely disconnect the power supply from the power source.
Don’t over dry your clothes. If your dryer has a moisture sensor, use it to automatically turn the machine off when clothes are finished.