Do not locate your thermostat:

• on an outside wall
• a wall exposed to direct sunlight
• too near heat sources such as TV sets, table lamps, warm air registers etc.
• near windows, doors or where air circulation is poor (i.e. behind a door)

Although the temperature of your home is a personal preference; here are some suggestions on using energy wisely.

• 21 C (70 F) when relaxing
• 20 C (68 F) when working or exercising
• 18 C (64 F) when sleeping
• 16 C (61 F) when no-one is home

Although thermostats can be set lower in unoccupied rooms, heaters should not be turned completely off or set too low, especially in very cold weather. Doing so will only cause adjacent heated rooms to be cool and uncomfortable and make the heaters work harder using more energy. During extreme cold weather unoccupied rooms should be set between 13C-15C to prevent the "cold wall effect", avoid condensation, mold and mildew.

Up to 5% on your annual heating bill! Simply program the temperature lower when no-one is home or when everyone is asleep. Insulating your home, adding caulking and weather-stripping around doors and windows and making sure windows fit properly can also produce big savings and improve your family's comfort.