Be
sure your thermostat is located in an area that is not too cold or too
warm.
Install
an automatic timer to keep the thermostat at 18-20 degrees [Celsius]
during the day and 12-15
degrees at night.
Wear
warm layered clothing indoors during really cold weather.
Install
storm or thermal windows and outer doors.
Open
drapes and shades in winter to let in the sunshine.
Prune
any branches on shade trees that might block Winter sunlight.
Remove
awnings that may block the sun from the house interior.
Seal
off any place where heat might escape. Check for cracks and holes
around windows, doors, or in the foundation.
Weather-strip
doors and windows. Don't forget attic and basement doors.
In
colder areas it makes sense to move larger furniture away from exterior
walls.
If
possible, heat only those rooms that you regularly use.
For
long-term absences turn the heat down and lower the water heater
settings.
Wrap
heating ducts with insulation. Putting insulation around water pipes
that need it is also an energy saver.
Frequently
dust or vacuum all heat vents, furnace filters and heater surfaces.
