This can cut heat loss by 50 per cent and could save you 20 per cent off your heating bill. Close your fireplace when not in use. The draft is designed to pull air out of your house. Use duct tape on any leaking seams in your heating ducts. Make sure walls and attics are filled with adequate insulation.
Insulation is like a giant sleeping bag.
Decrease your thermostat - every degree shaves 3 per cent off your bill. Install a programmable thermostat that allows automatic and manual adjustments. Clean your furnace regularly. Also, replace your filter every month during heating months, or consider a permanent washable filter. A dirty air filter on your forced-air furnace can restrict airflow making the fan work harder and reducing the overall efficiency of the unit.