STUDIO CITY (CBSLA.com) — Colin Martodam of American Residential Services appeared on KCAL9 News on Sunday morning to share tips on keeping heating costs down this winter.

Among Martodam’s tips, he recommends maintaining your system.

This includes changing air filters and programming your thermostat. He also recommends having a professionally trained technician inspect your electrical connections and test for gas leaks.

For more information on American Residential Services LLC, visit their website.