Released: October 16, 2009

Easy steps can cut winter heating bills

Source: Kathryn Canavan, USA Today

Natural gas and heating oil prices rose again Thursday, continuing a recent upward tick. Even so, the cost of heating your house, apartment or condo should dip this winter, according to recent projections by the government.

But you don’t have to simply hope for lower prices and milder weather to reduce costs – you can cut 5% to 30% of your energy bills by taking a few simple steps, says Christina Kielich of the Department of Energy. Start by combating myths and learning how your home works.

Myth:
Exhaust fans only remove odors.
Reality: Your kitchen or bathroom exhaust fans can drain your house of heated air in one hour, says Gordon Holness, president of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers.

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