Turn down the heat, especially when you’re away from home five hours or more. Every degree you dial down could save 1 percent to 3 percent on your heating costs.

Add an extra blanket on your bed.

Set your water heater temperature at 120 degrees.

Keep furniture, carpeting and curtains from blocking heat registers and air return ducts.

Replace weather stripping and seals on windows and doors. This can save 5 percent to 10 percent on your heating costs.

Wash and rinse your clothes in cold water instead of hot to save on water heating costs.

Have your furnace serviced to be sure it is operating efficiently.