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Turn your thermostat down!
Reducing your thermostat by just 1° could cut your heating bills by up to 10%
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Adding a jacket to your hot water cylinder
Ensuring your hot water cylinder is adequately insulated will ensure the water maintains at the temperature set and does not waste energy
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Loft insulation
Heat rises, so by ensuring your loft is has at least 270mm of loft insulation will avoid unnecessary heat loss through your roof, and could save you up to 15% off your heating bills
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Use low energy light bulbs, and turn off when not in use
Switching to low energy light bulbs could save you up to £200 per year and last up to 12 times longer than standard light bulbs. In addition by ensuring lights are switched off when you are not in the room could also save you additional pounds on your electricity bills
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Check your hot water temperature/Install Thermostat
Your hot water doesn't need to be any hotter than 60°C/140°F, so reduce the temperature on your hot water cylinder to avoid unnecessary heating and re-heating of water. Ensure your hot water cylinder has a thermostat so you can set the temperature to the required level
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Always turn appliances off
Appliances left on standby mode are still using a lot of power, so ensure appliances are switched off properly
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Reduce your water usage
By only using the water you need to fill up the kettle or by switching your washing machine or dishwasher to half-load or an economy setting will reduce both your electric and water usage
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Fix leaks or drips
A leaking or dripping tap is wasting water and costing you money, so ensure all leaks and drips are fixed as soon as possible
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Replace or Upgrade Central Heating Boiler
An inefficient boiler will waste energy and cost more to run, for more advice on your current boiler or to obtain a quote to upgrade or replace your existing boiler contact www.epm247.co.uk
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Obtain an EPC
To find out how energy efficiency your property is and receive tailor made recommendations on how to improve efficiency and save money, email ABC Energy Watch to carry out an Energy Performance Assessment today! |
