In a word, no. While you might be in the habit of turning off lights to reduce energy use, the same logic does not apply to your HVAC system. Turning the system on and off again actually consumes more energy. Invest in a programmable thermostat so that you can set it to lower settings when ...

It might seem logical that closing a vent in a room means you won’t have to pay for the energy used to heat/cool down that room, but doing so can actually cost you more. Closing vents interferes with your home’s air flow and since newer furnaces are created to run based on the square footage ...