What are some tips for saving money in cold weather?

• Keep use of kitchen, bathroom, and other fans to a minimum so heated air stays inside. They pull out a surprising amount of air, so turn them off when they have finished their job.• When your fireplace is not in use, close the dampers. If you use your fireplace regularly, you may want to upgrade to one that pulls less heat out of your house.
• Caulk and weather strip drafty doors and windows. You may want to install storm windows and doors.
• Turn down your thermostat or use an automatic thermostat to adjust the temperature for you. You will knock 3-5% off of your bills for every degree you turn the thermostat down. The higher you turn your thermostat, the harder it is to heat each degree...therefore you spend much more the warmer you get. This is why everyone recommends you set your thermostat to 65. From there, drop the temperature 5-10 degrees when you're tucked in at night.
• If you have a furnace, shut off vents and close doors to unused rooms. If you have a heat pump, ignore this advice because closed vents might damage your system.
• Call us to perform maintenance on your heating system annually. We are your best bet for efficient operation and longer unit life.
• Change your air filter monthly and check for duct leaks.
• Keep your garage door, crawl space door, and crawl space vents closed.
• Add insulation to your attic floor and any ductwork in uninsulated spaces.
• Open drapes during warmer hours when the sunlight can shine in. Remember to close the drapes during colder hours.