No-Cost Energy-Saving Tips

Without spending a penny, there's plenty you can do to save this winter:

• Lower thermostat settings this winter to 68 degrees F or lower
• Close curtains, shades, and blinds at night and during unoccupied periods of the day
• Close doors and windows while your HVAC system is running
• Regularly check air ducts and pipe insulation for damage
• Turn off gas equipment and heating appliances when not in use

Low-Cost Improvement Tips

Money spent wisely will pay big dividends:

• Perform routine HVAC maintenance
• Clean or replace dirty filters
• Clean intake screens, supply registers, and return grills
• Keep your furnace lubricated and properly adjusted
• Caulk windows, doors, and pipes for any air leaks
• Use weather stripping around windows, doors and pipes
• Seal ducts with mastic sealants, not cloth duct tape
• Plug gaps around pipes, fans and vents that go through walls, ceilings and floors
• Install an ENERGY STAR® programmable thermostat with locking covers to prevent
• unnecessary heating or cooling. Consult manufacturer's manual for proper operating instructions