Turn off kitchen, bath, and other exhaust fans within 20 minutes after you are done cooking or bathing when replacing exhaust fans, consider installing high-efficiency, low-noise models.

Place heat-resistant radiator reflectors between exterior walls and the radiators.

Eliminate trapped air from hot-water radiators once or twice a season if unsure about how to perform this task, contact a professional.Clean warm-air registers, baseboard heaters, and radiators as needed make sure they're not blocked by furniture, carpeting, or drapes.Clean or replace filters on furnaces once a month or as recommended.

Set your programmable thermostat as low as is comfortable in the winter and lower the setpoint when you're sleeping or away from home.By combining proper equipment maintenance and upgrades with recommended insulation, air sealing, and thermostat settings, you can save about 30% on your energy bill while reducing environmental emissions. But remember, an energy-efficient furnace alone will not have as great an impact on your energy bills as using the whole-house approach. No matter what kind of heating system you have in your house, you can save money and increase your comfort by properly maintaining and upgrading your equipment. Heating your home uses more energy and costs more money than any other system in your home - typically making up about 29% of your utility bill.

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