1. Block the chill.
   Caulk and weather‑strip around drafty doors and windows. Use a door sweep, door sock or towel at the bottom of doors with a gap. Also remember to shut your chimney flue when not in use to prevent warm air from escaping and reduce how hard your gas heater has to work.

2. Keep your furnace and air filters clean.
   If you have a natural gas furnace, check filters once a month and replace them regularly. A dirty filter makes your furnace run longer and use more gas.

3. Set your ceiling fan to run clockwise.
   This helps push warm air (from your gas heating system) down into the room. Better circulation may allow you to use less heat overall.

4. Schedule a no‑cost gas appliances check with SDG&E.
   Book an appointment online at MyEnergyCenter.com. Select the Services tab, Services Overview and then Gas Appliances Check. Learn more at sdge.com/GasCheck.

5. Lower your thermostat.
   Try lowering your gas heating thermostat a few degrees and throwing on a cozy sweater or cuddling with your fur baby! You can also invest in a smart thermostat. Rebates are available at sdge.com/rebates.

6. Keep your blinds and curtains open during the day and closed at night.
   Let the sun warm your home during the day so your gas heater doesn’t have to work as hard. At night, close blinds to keep heat in.

7. Use less hot water when you run appliances.
   Only run full dishwasher loads and consider turning off heated‑dry cycles. These steps help reduce the amount of hot water your gas water heater needs to produce.

8. Make sure your home is well‑insulated.
   Good insulation helps your natural gas heating system work more efficiently by keeping warm air from escaping through doors, windows, the attic or garage.

9. Lower your water heater thermostat.
   If you have a natural gas water heater, set it to 120°F (if safe and possible). This reduces gas use to heat water and helps prevent scalding.

10. Use water efficiently.
    Take shorter showers and wash clothes in cold water when possible. Consider installing low‑flow fixtures, insulating hot‑water pipes and using a water‑heater timer – all of which help reduce gas use.

Visit sdge.com/SimpleSteps for more bill‑saving and energy management resources.

 

Actual savings obtained in each instance may vary and will depend on various factors, including geographic location, weather conditions, equipment installed, usage rates and so forth. Completing multiple energy-saving measures will not necessarily result in cumulative savings.