Put A Damper On It. You can also take the heat off your winter power bills by making some simple adjustments. Like closing the damper in your fireplace when it's not in use. Make sure it's open again before trying to light a fire, unless you think smoke adds ambiance.
	8. Set the thermostat back to 55 degrees if you're gone for a few days. That will keep the pipes from freezing. Don't think too hard about this freezing and 55 degrees thing. It's a math problem.
	9. When you're home during the winter, keep the thermostat at the lowest comfortable temperature.
	10. Keep all doors and windows closed when the heat is on. Ask your kids to read this paragraph out loud seven times. Doors and windows should stay closed even if you have storm windows and doors on the outside. .
	11. Open drapes on the sunny side of the house. Close them at night. Refer back to the index page for additional insights.
	12. Keep heating vents clear of obstructions.
	13. Turn off heat and close doors to unused rooms if you have individual room heat. Close doors and vents to unused rooms if you have a central system other than a heat pump. Of course, if you don't have a heat pump, demand to know more about them. In fact, insist on getting a copy of our snappy brochure on the subject.
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