Pay attention to the thermostat. Keeping the temperature a few degrees cooler can lower your heating bill and you can still be comfortable. It's a matter of personal preference but setting your thermostat to 68°F can help you save energy. Consider installing a programmable thermostat to set the thermostat back automatically at night and while you're away from home during the day.
Seal heating ducts and insulate ducts that run through unheated spaces. Check forced-air furnace filters regularly and clean or replace them as often as once each month during the heating season. Shake reusable filters outside or spray them with a garden hose. Be sure they're dry before replacing.
Drapes can add an extra layer of insulation. Blinds also can insulate, but they aren't as effective. Keep your drapes closed at night and on sunny days, open up the drapes and blinds to let in the sun's free heat, especially on the south side.
Don't block registers, baseboards, radiators or cold air returns. Air must circulate through and around them for maximum efficiency.
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