A well-maintained heating system will hold down fuel costs and provide reliable comfort. Check the filters in your warm air heating system monthly and replace or clean them when they become dirty. Have your heating system checked periodically by a licensed professional. Be sure that your thermostat is level. If not, its accuracy may be affected.
Incorrect settings can cause higher gas usage.
And, if your old thermostat needs to be replaced, consider replacing it with a clock thermostat that automatically lowers the setting at night and when you are away from home. Dry air makes you feel colder than moist air at the same temperature. Shallow pans of water on radiators or near warm air vents, or a room humidifier will help raise humidity levels, produce personal comfort at a lower thermostat setting and save money. Insulate heating hot air ducts and hot water pipes that provide heat to the rooms in your home. This will reduce heat loss in un-insulated areas and will help your heating system work more efficiently.