Energy saving ideas for Space Heating

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Energy / Water Reduction Strategy Seasonally Open / Close Window Coverings Seasonally Adjust Light/Heavy Drapes Ensure Doors Closed When Furnace Running Ensure Windows Closed When Furnace Running Close Vents in Unused Rooms Close Doors in Unused Rooms Layered Clothing in Winter Sleep Under Extra Blankets Close Glass Door in Fireplace When Off Turn Down Heat at Night Turn Down Heat When Out For Errand Turn Down Heat When At Work Turn Off Heat During Day Turn Off Heat At Night Turn Off Heat When Out For Errand Going To Bed Early Reduces Heating Exercise During TV Commercials for Body Heat During Day Heat Only 1st Floor (Hot Air Rises) Close Fireplace Damper When Not In Use Clean Air Registers, Baseboard Heaters Periodically Remove Window A/C Unit In Winter Keep Oven Door Ajar After Baking in Winter Wait for Bathtub Water to Cool Before Draining Snuggle With Loved Ones Close Curtains At Night To Retain Indoor Heat Thermostat Temp. Setting Decrease in Winter Keep Furniture & Rugs Away From Heating Vents Place Beds/Chairs Away From Walls/Windows Check Along Exterior Walls for Air Leaks Check Window Frames for Air Leaks Close Basement Vents Cover Basement Vents Seasonally Change Ceiling Fan Direction Close Fresh Air Vent in Room A/C in Winter Check for Drafts Under Doors Close Windows in Winter Close Storm Door Window in Winter Newspaper Under Mattress to Hold Heat Spend Time Searching For Air Leaks in House Keep Plants/Trees Trimmed from South Windows Air Filter Replacement Frequency Wear Slippers to Keep Feet Warm in Home Use Sun Room To Help Heat House Door Socks Use Pets To Keep You Warm Hold a Party for Guests' Body Heat Programmable Thermostat Weather Stripping (exterior doors) Weather Stripping (cold cellar door) Exterior Door Sweeps Attic Opening Insulation Duct Tape Heating Duct Gaps Vent Cover Blocker Caulking (strippable on attic opening) Place Bricks In Wood Stove to Retain the Heat Weather Stripping (electric panel doors) Weather Stripping on Windows Electric Outlet Child Proof Covers Electric Outlet Insulating Seals Wall Light Switch Insulating Seals Area Rug on Cold Floor Insulate Cold Cellar Door Frame Dryer Vent Seal Weather Strip Dormant Fireplace Ensure Storm / Screen Doors Work Caulking (window / exterior door frame) Seal Pipes & Electrical Gaps on Outside Walls Install Plastic Wrap Window Kit Inside Windows Wrap Plastic on Window Over Frame Repair Damaged Storm Doors / Windows Use Hot Water Bottles to Warm Feet in Winter Wash Windows to Maximize Sun in Winter Annual Furnace Tune-up Insulate Around Exterior Door Frames Hang Thick Curtains in Entryway Use Heat-Resistant Vent Reflectors Electric Mattress Pad Infra-Red Temperature Reader Attic Pull Down Stairs Insulation Line Mattress With Thermal Sleeping Bag Plant Insulating Shrub Barrier 1 Foot From House Interior Solar Blinds Collective Side Out Throw Blankets On All Furniture Use Fully Dried Hardwood for Maximum Heat Drink Lots of Wine Electric Space Heater Use Ceiling / Whole House Fan Insulate Heating Ducts Storm Doors on All Exterior Doors Covers on Outside of Windows Solar Space Heating Basement Floor Insulation Basement Walls Insulation Replace Outdoor Natural Gas Lamps With CFL's Ensure Basement Wall Headers Insulated Use Dense Shrubs on North/Windy Side of Building Paint House Light / Dark Colour re Climate Cover Stained Glass Windows w/ Plexiglass Pellet Stove Wood Stove Use Space Heaters in Outdoor Work Area Increase Humidity Level in Home Vent Electric Dryer Inside Attic Insulation Install Solar Window Inserts Install Wood Fireplace Add Wall Insulation ENERGY STAR Windows ENERGY STAR Doors High Efficiency Furnace Solar Radiant Floor Heating Heat Pump Radiant Floor Heating Position New Home's Common Areas South Install Skylight For Sun's Heat in Winter Heat Pump Insulating Paint

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Use these space heating ideas to save electricity and money, and to conserve the environments natural resources.