Annual heater inspections and cleanings can keep your system running properly. Closing the damper or flu on wood stoves and fireplaces when they're not being used is a money saver. Lower the thermostat setting when everyone is sleeping or away from home or consider installing a programmable thermostat. Replace your furnace filters once a month during the heating season. Walls throughout a house, including the attic need to be insulated.
Seals placed around windows, doors, vents, and chimneys can prevent heat from escaping.
Keep a safe distance of five seconds behind VDOT vehicles that are plowing the road or spreading materials to melt the ice and snow. You need more time to stop and the salt and sand spread by these trucks can damage your car. Don't pass a snowplow or spreader unless it's absolutely necessary. If you do have to pass, only do it when you can clearly see the road ahead. Don't cut back immediately in front of the VDOT vehicle.