Check all of your duct work for leaks, disconnects and proper insulation. The duct work will most likely be in either your attic or your basement .Sealing the leaks can reduce the energy needed to heat your house by making sure the heat gets to the rooms you want heated. To seal the leaks use mastic or UL approved duct-sealing tape. Contrary to popular belief duct tape may be really good for fixing cars and making wallets but it is very inefficient for actually sealing ducts. Duct tape can however be used to tape insulation to your duct work. Please note that there are types of insulation specifically used for insulating duct work and this should be used. Your annual heating bill can be cut by 10 to 20% by investing in some inexpensive insulation and tape.
Another thing that can help to reduce your heating and cooling costs is to close off the vents in the rooms that you are not using. This will direct the air to other rooms in your house that you use more often. Closing the vents in unused rooms also increases the airflow to the vents that are open and make things heat up and cool down much faster.
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