You can save up to 10 percent a year on heating and cooling bills by turning your thermostat back 10 to 15 percent for eight hours a day. Programmable thermostats make this a simple task, enabling you to adjust the times you turn on the heating or air conditioning according to a preset schedule. Properly maintaining and adjusting existing equipment can improve energy efficiency by as much as 10 percent. Clean air registers, baseboard heaters and radiators as needed, and close vents in rooms used infrequently. Check your roof.
Ventilation plays a large role in providing moisture control and reducing summer cooling bills.
An improperly ventilated home can damage the structural wood and roofing system of the home and make living uncomfortable. Roof vents should be located along the entire ceiling cavity to help ensure proper airflow from the soffit through the attic. You'll find more information, on the ventilation page of the Roofing System section of our web site. There are many more ways to save energy throughout your home. The Home Energy Savings Kit from Owens Corning is a complete reference to understanding and improving your home's energy efficiency, including energy efficiency tests you can easily conduct in your home.