1765 310 Environment Green Living Energy and Resource Conservation true Sun, 17 Feb 2008 11:52:53 -0800 /system/videos/1/65/17/1765.flv air, be, become, bill, bills, conditioning, conservation, conserve, conserving, DIY, Do It Yourself, earth, eco-friendly, electricity, energy, environment, Essential Skills, green, heat, heater, heating, Instructional, Learn to, live, living, lower, reduc How To Reduce Your Home Heating Costs http://www.howcast.com/videos/1765-How-To-Reduce-Your-Home-Heating-Costs http://www.howcast.com/videos/1765-How-To-Reduce-Your-Home-Heating-Costs/edit approved 163 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=1765"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=1765" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 15 carlo_scialla http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1765/ppn_scialla_reduce_heating_costs_sd_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 3274 false false false 22966 1 32 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1765/32.jpg Get your furnace tuned up Get your furnace tuned up before winter sets in. Doing this annually will keep your furnace running efficiently.

]]> 22967 2 40 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1765/40.jpg Install a programmable thermostat Install a programmable thermostat so you can lower the heat when no one is home and at night while everyone is sleeping.

]]> 22968 3 47 Tip Lowering the heat to 72 degrees and putting on a sweater is a carbon-free, money-saving way to stay cozy.

]]> 22969 4 56 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1765/56.jpg Use curtains to regulate heat Close curtains and quilted blinds at night to help keep heat from escaping through windows. Open them during the day to let in the sun’s warmth.

]]> 22970 5 67 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1765/67.jpg Cover your heating system Use a boiler blanket and pipe insulation to keep heat inside the heating system where it belongs. Before using a blanket, consult your owner’s manual—make sure the blanket you plan to use is safe for your boiler.

]]> 22971 6 81 Tip Ask your gas or electric company if they do free energy audits, in which they appraise each room for its energy efficiency and make cost-cutting recommendations.

]]> 22972 7 92 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1765/92.jpg Look into utility company rebates Look into your utility company’s efficiency programs. Many will pay for programmable thermostats and some even subsidize roof insulation.

]]> 22973 8 102 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1765/102.jpg Seal cracks Hold a piece of toilet paper near windows and door frames to check for drafts. Sealing cracks with weather stripping can save big bucks.

]]> 22974 9 111 Tip If you improve your home’s energy efficiency by replacing an old boiler, furnace, or water heater, or by investing in storm windows and doors, you’re entitled to an energy tax credit.

]]> 22975 10 125 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1765/125.jpg Fill outdoor cracks Review the outside of your home for cracks that are draining heat and caulk them.

]]> 22976 11 132 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1765/132.jpg Clean radiators Keep baseboard heaters and radiators clean and make sure your furniture and curtains are not blocking the vents.

]]> 22977 12 142 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1765/142.jpg Centralize your winter life Since pioneer times many a family has found warmth by gathering around a stove in winter. If you live in a big house, try sealing off little used rooms and/or an entire wing when the snow flies.

]]> 22978 13 152 Fact Lowering your thermostat to 68 degrees while you’re at work can decrease your heating bill by 12 percent.

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