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9 Sneaky Ways to Cut Your Home Heating Bills

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24 November 2015 at 8:55 am

1. Service the Furnace

The most obvious yet overlooked step you can take to cut your winter heating costs is to have your furnace serviced in the fall to ensure that it’s working as efficiently as possible. Some companies will offer free tune-ups, but you’ll have to be proactive about hunting them down. Also consider a programmable thermostat; its ability to lower the heat automatically during hours when the family is away or asleep can save bundles on your monthly bill. Photo: fotosearch.com
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