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It’s important that your furnace is properly adjusted for altitude and operating correctly before its busy season. Have your furnace inspected by a licensed heating contractor to ensure it operates safely and efficiently all winter long.
Check your furnace filter regularly and replace it if necessary.
Give your furnace some space. Your furnace performs best when it has room to breathe.
Don’t store any flammable materials near your furnace such as paints, chemicals or solvents.
Install a smart thermostat. This will help out your furnace and your wallet, especially if you lower it to 68 degrees.
Move furniture, drapes and anything else obstructing air ducts and cold-air returns. Blocked vents mean poor air flow and excess stress on your furnace.

Lower water heater to 120-125 degrees. Lowering the temperature on your water heater to between will reduce the amount of fuel needed to heat the water.
Add an insulation blanket to the water heater to help the hot water tank retain heat when not in use.

Seal all holes from pipes and wires that enter/exit the living space.
Seal duct work. Make sure that all ductwork is sealed at joints and intersections with foil-backed tape or silicon caulking.

Insulate water pipes. Insulate the first three to six feet of cold and hot water pipes near the water heater.
Add insulation to the attic. When adding insulation, start at the top and work down, but only after sealing against air infiltration.

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