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TURN YOUR THERMOSTAT DOWN.
Reducing your room temperature by 1°C could cut your heating bills by up to 10 percent and typically saves around £50 per year. |
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DON’T LEAVE APPLIANCES ON STANDBY
Remember not to leave laptops and mobile phones on charge unnecessarily. |
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CLOSE YOUR CURTAINS AT DUSK
Stop heat escaping through the windows and check for draughts around windows and doors. |
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FULL TO CAPACITY
If possible, fill up the washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher: one full load uses less energy than two half loads. |
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ONLY BOIL AS MUCH WATER AS YOU NEED
But remember to cover the elements if you’re using an electric kettle. |
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SWITCH OFF
Always turn the lights off when you leave a room. |
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TURN IT OFF
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! |
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IS YOUR WATER TOO HOT?
Your cylinder thermostat should be set at 60°C/140°F. |
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USE ENERGY SAVING LIGHTBULBS
Rather than ordinary bulbs, we recommend using energy efficient bulbs. Using one can save you around £45 over the lifetime of the bulb. This saving could be around £70 over its lifetime if you're replacing a high wattage incandescent bulb, or one used for more than a few hours a day. |
