How to Save on a Residential Gas Bill

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There are several things you can do in your home to save on your residential gas bill. Follow these steps regularly without fail, and you will be amazed at the amount of money you'll save when you compare your gas bill from previous months.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Time
Budget consciousness
Caulk
Weather stripping
Thermal drapes

Step 1

Maintain a temperate climate in your home by setting your thermostat at 68 F. Lower the temperature at night or when you are planning to be away for more than 4 hours.
Step 2

Lower the thermostat on your water heater to 120 F.
Step 3

Apply weather stripping and caulk to seal leaks around windows, doors, heating ducts, plumbing and anywhere cold air can enter.
Step 4

Do a full load of dishes. Use lower water temperatures. Air dry or towel dry dishes instead of using the dishwasher dryer.
Step 5

Do a full load of laundry using lower water temperatures and clean your dryer's lint trap after every use. Line-dry clothes rather than using your gas dryer.
Step 6

Clean or replace your furnace filters regularly. Keep your furnace clean, lubricated and properly adjusted.
Step 7

Open your drapes on sunny winter days to help warm up your home. Close the windows and close drapes on colder days. Use thermal window coverings for energy efficiency.
Step 8

Limit use of a gas stove or gas oven. Use microwave whenever possible in heating or cooking food.
Step 9

Do a quick shower daily instead of long, hot bubble baths.
Step 10

Limit using your gas fireplace.