Heating

• No Cost: Turn down thermostat.
• Protect your home from freezing air sneaking in around your windows. Use the Home Heating Season Kit, which includes, among other things, caulk for windows and light-switch covers. Cost: $45.45.

Cooling

• No Cost: Turn off air conditioners and open the windows.
• Prevent outdoor heat from leaking in through your window air conditioner unit with the Jebb Indoor AC Cover #3560.4.
  Cost: $13.95.
• Reduce the need for air conditioning with ceiling fans.
  Cost: $109.50 - $208.
• Clean or replace dirty air conditioner filters as recommended (usually once a month) and save up to $150 per year.

Water Heating

• No Cost: Use the cold-water cycle for laundry.
• No Cost: Take quick, warm showers.
• Are you unnecessarily heating your hot water? You can lower your gas bills by turning down your water heater. Find out where yours is set. Try the Water Temperature Card #3040.99.
  Cost: $1.50.

Major Appliances

• No Cost: Keep your refrigerator three-quarters full, so it will work at maximum efficiency.
• Want your veggies to last longer and your refrigerator to run as little as possible? The Taylor Refrigerator Thermometer #6560.051, will help you find a temperature that’s just right. Cost: $5.50.
• When the coils of your refrigerator are clean, your refrigerator can work more efficiently. Check out the Schaefer 30” Brush #6560.02. Cost: $2.95.

Lighting

• No Cost: Turn off the lights when not in use.
• Replacing a 100-watt incandescent light bulb with a 25-watt compact fluorescent bulb will save 135 kilowatt hours of electricity and nearly 200 pounds of carton dioxide emissions annually. Cost: $3.25 and up.

Small Appliances

• No Cost: Run your dishwasher at night, to avoid overheating your kitchen.
• Cooking dinner? Turn off your stove. Use your Microwave and save an average of 75%.
• Even when electronic devices are turned off, they use energy. Unplug your toaster, stereo, DVD player and games. Save over $200 a year.