Your energy-saving top ten tips
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Our top ten
Simple steps you can take now, for a warmer, safer home.
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Setting your boiler flow temperature to 55-60oC to make it run more efficiently.
Turn your thermostat down just one degree to cut up to 10% off your heating bill.
Get a free smart meter so you can see your energy use and costs in real time.
Do your washing at 30-40oC and wait until you have a full load if possible.
Use thermal curtains – be sure to open them during the day to let in the sun.
Block external draughts – remember to cover keyholes and letterboxes.
Ventilate to prevent damp: keep lids on pans and dry laundry outside or near an open window.
Stand-by mode costs money. Turn off electrical items at the wall – games consoles and chargers too.
Slow cookers, air fryers and microwaves are more efficient than ovens – and induction hobs are ideal.
Install a CO alarm to protect against the silent killer, carbon monoxide, in your home.
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