• Check your water heater. Wrap it in an insulating blanket (made just for water heaters) to increase its efficiency. Check the steam valve. Check the water temperature setting.
• Change your furnace filter.
• Get your boiler or furnace inspected every 5 years.
• Check your thermostat settings. Add a sweater before you add a degree.
• Have the heating ducts cleaned or vacuumed.
• Check your doors and windows for air leaks. Caulk where necessary. Replace door seals if needed.
• Make sure the damper in your fireplace is closed until you build a fire.
• Use an area rug or a “door snake” to cut the drafts at the bottoms of doors.
• Sign up for the budget saver plan with your utility company. Leveling out your utility payments across 12 months is much easier on your bank balance.

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