For example, consumers can seal leaks around doors, windows, and other openings such as pipes or ducts, with caulk or weather stripping. Bear in mind that warmer temperatures are recommended for homes with ill or elderly persons or infants. Turn down thermostats automatically without sacrificing comfort by installing an automatic setback or programmable thermostat. Change or clean furnace filters once a month during the heating season. Use your natural gas bill as a reminder.
Warm air rises, so use registers to direct warm air-flow across the floor.
Close vents and doors in unused rooms and close dampers on unused fireplaces. Set water temperatures at 120 degrees. A family of four, each showering for 5 minutes a day, uses 700 gallons of water each week. By lowering the thermostat on the water heater to 120 degrees, families can cut water heating bills without sacrificing comfort. Run washing machines and clothes dryers with a full load.