First, make sure that the heat is kept inside. Close your doors and windows, and make sure that any gaps in all parts of your home are sealed. Research shows that doing this can save you as much as 10 to 20 per cent on average heating costs.

Next, keep your thermostat down. While it’s tempting to blast it when you’re freezing, it can drive up your electric bills. You might want to layer up instead. When just hanging out on your couch, surround yourself with thick throws and blankets.

Lastly, make sure that your furnace is working properly. Clean or replace the filters to make sure that your furnace is not working harder than it should. Consider calling professionals for this task so that they could also inspect your furnace for other issues. If you’re around the Denver metro area, I highly recommend JDsPlumbingService.com for quality and competitively-priced Denver furnace repair (https://www.jdsplumbingservice.com/denver-furnac...).