The energy consumption of RF1 and RF2 reheating furnace in the Aluminum Corporation was 19Nm^3/t and 21Nm^3/t, respectively. The energy consumption was higher than the normal reheating furnaces. This study developed a thermal diagnostic software to investigate the main heat losses. Results showed that the waste gas had the major heat losses. We also developed a technique to determine the slab temperature uniformity. The regulation required a homogenous slab temperature at the driving side be 520℃ and a soaking time of 12hrs. Our experimental data showed that after a soaking time of 6hrs, the slab temperature uniformity is less than 5℃ with mechanical property still confirming to the regulation. The Aluminum Corporation decreased the soaking time to substantially reduce the heat losses thereby reducing the heating cost and increasing the profit.