Heating Tips
• Set your heating to go off 30 minutes before you leave the house, and come on again 30 minutes before you expect to return.
• Turn the room thermostat down by 1 degree. This can save you around £30 a year.
• Make sure your radiators are not obstructed by curtains or furniture.
• Draw your curtains at dusk to help keep the heat generated inside your rooms.
• Insulate your loft space and consider cavity wall insulation too.
• Upgrade your inefficient boiler to a new 'A' rated boiler, this can save you around £350 a year.
Cooking
• Use a pan which is the same size as the cooker ring to prevent heat loss.
• Use a lid on saucepans where possible, so the contents heat up faster and require less energy.
• Consider using pressure cookers, steamers and microwaves which use less energy.
Refrigeration
• Don't leave the fridge door open and try to avoid putting hot or warm food straight into the fridge as this increases the energy required to keep the contents cold.
• Defrost your fridge frequently and check the door seals. Avoid putting your fridge next to heat generating appliances such as an oven or boiler. If possible, keep the freezer in a cool room or garage.
Electrical Appliances
• When using a kettle, only boil as much water as you need.
• If you live in a hard water area, lime scale can effect the efficiency of your kettle. Look out for a build-up of lime scale in your kettle and treat with vinegar or descaling solutions.
• Consider turning the thermostat on your hot water tank down to 60 degrees centigrade which is a comfortable temperature for most people and will save on your heating costs.
• If you have a standard shower it will use around 40% of the water required for a bath.
Electrical Appliances
• Use energy efficient light bulbs which use less energy and last up to ten times longer than standard bulbs.
• Turn off household appliances such as microwaves, TVs, videos, music systems, and computers when not in use, as they continue to use energy when they are left on standby.
Washing Machines, Tumble Dryers and Dishwashers
• Use a low temperature setting and only wash full loads or use a half-load or economy programme.
• In summer, dry your clothes outside rather than using a tumble dryer.
• When drying your clothes indoors, use a clothes rail instead of a radiator as this stops the heat from reaching the rest of the room.
• Modern dishwashers use less energy and water than washing up by hand.
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