SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) — As winter moves in, temperatures are dropping, and that means you might be seeing higher costs for your energy bills.

That may leave you wondering whether you can do anything to keep costs down. Experts say that while that is possible, a common piece of advice may not actually help you.

Does turning the heat on and off actually save you money?

Turning the heat on and off can save you some money, but it can also lead to issues with your home and negative impacts on you and your pets. Turning the heat off can cause your pipes to freeze and burst, for example.

Which way should your ceiling fan spin in winter?

If you're home when the heat is completely off, it will be uncomfortably cold, even if you are wearing a sweater or wrapped up in a blanket. You might like s

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