The following tips are good for the environment and may help save you some money!  

• Make sure your house is adequately insulated in the attic and walls.

• Replace older, drafty windows.

• Seal air leaks around doors, windows, electrical outlets, and light switches.  Use a candle to test for incoming air.  If the flame flickers, you have found a leak.

• Replace older appliances with higher-efficiency new ones.

• Have your furnace regularly cleaned and maintained by a professional.  Check your filters monthly and replace them when dirty.

• Insulate your water heater and pipes.  Set your water heater to 120 degrees.

• Set your thermostat to 68 degrees or lower in the winter.  Each degree lower can lessen your heating bill.

• Use a programmable thermostat to regulate the temperature.

• Open curtains and blinds on sunny days and use nature's original source of heat and light!

• Repair leaking faucets that may drip hot water.

• Run the dishwasher only when it's full.

• Wash only full loads of clothes in cold water.

• Gas dryers take time to cool down.  Use that heat and dry loads back-to-back.

• Turn off kitchen and bathroom ventilation fans when not needed.  They draw warm and cool air out of your house.