Energy Saving Tips

  1. your heating bills by up to 10 percent. You could save around £40 per year.
  2. Is your water too hot? Your cylinder thermostat shouldn't need to be set higher than 60°C/140°F.
  3. Close your curtains at dusk to stop heat escaping through the windows.
  4. Always turn off the lights when you leave a room.
  5. Don't leave appliances on standby and remember not to leave appliances on charge unnecessarily.
  6. If you're not filling up the washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher, use the half-load or economy programme.
  7. Only boil as much water as you need (but remember to cover the elements if you're using an electric kettle).
  8. A dripping hot water tap wastes energy and in one week wastes enough hot water to fill half a bath, so fix leaking taps and make sure they're fully turned off!
  9. Use energy saving light bulbs. Just one can save you °60 over the lifetime of the bulb - as they last up to 10 times longer than ordinary lightbulbs.

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