LOWER YOUR GAS BILL ...
HEAT & HOT WATER
• Adjust the thermostat one degree higher in the summer and one degree cooler in the winter to conserve.
• Lower the temperature at night or when you are planning to be away for more than 4 hours.
• Better yet, install a programmable thermostat.
• Lower the water heater’s thermostat to 120 F.
• Increase your water heater’s efficiency by draining it every six months to remove lime deposits and sediment.
• Clean or replace your furnace filters regularly.
• Open the drapes on sunny winter days and close the drapes on colder days to help keep the room warm.
• Use thermal window coverings for energy efficiency.
• Install flow-restricting shower heads to reduce hot water use.
• Do a full load of laundry using lower water temperatures and clean the dryer's lint trap after every use.
• Line-dry clothes rather than using the gas dryer.
IN THE KITCHEN
• Do a full load of dishes, use lower water temperatures, and air dry or towel dry the dishes.
• Limit use of a gas stove or gas oven. Use the microwave whenever possible in heating or cooking food.
• Make sure the burners on the stove are burning with blue cone-shaped flame. A yellow flame means air
inlets or burners need repair.
• Check the seal on the oven door regularly for gaps or tears that let heat escape.
