Here are some ways you can save on heating oil costs in your home

• Set your furnace 5 degrees cooler and save as much as 20% on your heating costs.

• Install heat-resistant radiator reflectors between exterior walls and radiators to reduce heat loss.

• Change HVAC filters regularly and make sure that vents are not blocked by curtains, carpets or furniture.

• Leaking air ducts can allow more than half of the heat a furnace produces to escape before it reaches the living areas of your home.

• Lowering the temperature of water in the water heater to 115-120 degrees reduces power use often without a noticeable difference.Annual Tune-up/Inspection will clean your system and improve heating efficiency, lowering your overall heating costs.

• Keep your fireplace damper closed when not in use.