You will keep your heating costs at a minimal and prevent pipes from freezing and rupturing by following this simple checklist and directions:

1. Close all windows on both floors.
2. Close every door in the house except the two bathroom doors.
3. Set gas unit thermostats for both fireplaces to a 55° setting.
4. If necessary, also insure that flame is adjusted to full on.
5. Insure the "Always On" switch (right side lower unit only) is OFF
6. Set wall-heating units in both bathrooms to the LOW setting.
7. Set wall-heating units in top floor kitchen and basement living room to LOW.
8. Leave the living room wall thermostats (for baseboard heating units) on a 50° setting. Go higher during the really sub-zero temperatures in mid-winter.
9. Shut off the heat in all bedrooms, then close bedroom doors.
10. Check there are no bedclothes or other items leaning against baseboard heating. This can cause a fire.
11. Remove all trash from the premises.
12. Check for running water. Be sure toilets have shut off.
13. Possibly shut off water to minimize damage should a pipe freeze. See discussion later in this book.

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