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If you have a fireplace but don't use it frequently, seal the chimney. This will save approximately 14% of a home's heat loss. Simply seal the chimney with a garbage bag stuffed with fiberglass insulation, or an inflatable draft stopper and you'll save a few dollars each month on … [Read more...] about Seal the chimney to reduce heating costs

Water vapors in the bathroom from showers and in the kitchen from cooking can help heat the house. If possible, minimize use of exhaust fans in the winter, and keep the warm air in.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Cut back on the exhaust fans

If you have a two-level house and spend the majority of your time downstairs, consider hanging a curtain at the top or bottom of the stairs. This will prevent the warm air, which rises, from escaping upstairs. Alternatively, hang a curtain in the doorway of the living area to … [Read more...] about Use a curtain to prevent heat from escaping up the stairs

You can save money by heating just the parts of the home you regularly use. Consider buying a couple of space heaters and keeping them in rooms you use the most, then switch off the central heating. Heated mattress pads don't use much energy, so use one instead of cranking up … [Read more...] about Use space heaters or mattress pads to cut down on the heating bills

Use a vacuum or broom to get rid of dust build-up around the condenser coils every one to three months. Dusty coils make a refrigerator work harder, which leads to higher electric bills, so clean them regularly. The coils are either behind or under the refrigerator, depending on … [Read more...] about Clean gaskets and condenser coils in the refrigerator to minimize energy loss