Five Ways to Save on Heating

1. For each degree you turn down your thermostat, you will save about $16 a year. Adjusting it consistently and efficiently with a properly set programmable thermostat can earn you $180 a year.
2. Installing weather-stripping or caulking leaky doors and windows can mean $55 a year. To save more: Insulate hot-water pipes and duct work.
3. Open the curtains on south-facing windows during the day to let in sunlight
4. In winter, reverse a ceiling fan's direction so it disperses hot air.
5. Shopping for a new furnace? Energy Star models can be 16% more efficient (saving you $94). Keeping the filters clean can net you $72.