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Setting Priorities Helps in Saving Money on Heating Cost

I would prioritize these heating cost savings topics in order of probable economy and work on them in that order:

1. Clean and tune the heating system. If the oil burner is not operating properly you are wasting money every time the system runs.
2. Set back the thermostat. We discussed this above.
3. Buy cheaper oil in summer. Some owners install additional oil storage to take advantage of summer prices.
4. Hot Air Heat: Change the air filters monthly when the system is in use. A blocked air filter drastically reduces air flow and increases the length of time your furnace has to run to warm up the home.
5. Then after these critical items, consider all of the other tune up and modification suggestions.

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