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Installing a programmable thermostat is a small job that can have a big impact on your monthly heating and cooling bills.

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Learn how furnace filters keep air quality high and energy bills low—and get guidance on when to replace them.

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Keeping a house warm in cold weather can be costly, but shutting off vents in unused rooms could make it worse.

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An overhead fan can create a relieving breeze or recirculate heat during cooler months—if you know how to change the ceiling fan direction.