Here are some tips to save you on heating costs ahead of winter [Video]

ST. LOUIS — Weeks after the start of fall, the chill is back in the air. That means it’s time to turn up the heat, literally. 

Molly Rose is the media and public relations manager with Spire and recommends a few things to save you some money on your energy bill and a headache.

“Check the furnace filter,” Rose said.

If that filter is dirty or clogged it will work twice as hard. It’s also good to write the date on the filter when you change it so you know how often to change it. Other tips to save money include making sure every corner in your home is sealed .

“Really just seal up those little cracks around windows and doors,” Rose said. “You can do this by caulking and weather stripping, especially if you have …