Free and low-cost fixes
Input assumptionsSmart thermostatUp to $360
Turning the heat down 7–10° for 8 hours a day can cut your heating bill by up to 10%. Connecticut takes up to $95 off the thermostat.
Choosing a smart thermostat ›US DOE · Energize CT, checked Oct 29
Separate oil and serviceAbout $170
Buy oil from one company and get your tune-up and repairs from another. Full-service plans add about 35¢ a gallon plus a yearly plan fee.
Oil prices near you ›Yearly tune-upAbout $150
A cleaned and adjusted burner uses about 4% less fuel. A tune-up costs $150 to $300.
Energy visit$40
About $1,000 of air sealing and quick fixes for $40, and the way into the insulation rebate.
Find an energy auditor ›Energize CT · checked Oct 29