Five easy ways to save on gas
- Lower the thermostat - By lowering your furnace thermostate by 3-5 degrees you can save up to 10-20% on heating costs.
- Bundle up - Close the windows, put on a sweater, or grab a blanket before you turn to the heater for warmth.
- Use a space heater - Cut your energy use by heating up only the room you are in instead of the entire house.
- Replace a filter - By replacing or cleaning your furnace filter you can save up to 2% on your heating costs.
- Care for your water heater - Wrap an insulation blanket around your hot water pipes and storage tank. Keep the heat up so the tank wont have to. Also, by setting your water heater to 120 degrees, you can save up to 10 % in water-heating costs compared to a 140 degree setting.
Other ways to save -- tips and rebates for gas:
- Don't open the oven while cooking, you can lose 50% of the oven tempurature.
- Yellow flames are a sign that you need to make an adjustment, blue flames are good.
- Clean up - A clean oven works more efficiently. Keep stovetop reflectors clean so that they reflect heat better.
- Use pans that fit the burner to avoide heat loss.
- Use cold water for quick rinses as to not start up the water heater.
- So Cal Gas offers instant rebates, up $35 each, for energy efficient clothes washers, dishwashers, and water tanks!