Loft
| Insulate your loft to a depth of at least 270mm which reduces heat loss |
Install cavity wall insulation
| Most heat from homes is lost through walls. Cavity wall insulation (professionally installed) takes under 3 hours keeping your home warm in winter and cool in summer |
Draught proofing
| Eliminate draughts & wasted heat - install a cheap, easy-to-fix brush or PVC seal on exterior doors. Keep letterboxes and keyholes covered. Fill floorboard gaps and skirting boards with newspaper, beading or sealant |
Insulate hot water tank
| Fit a jacket on your tank - this reduces its heat loss by around 75 per cent! |
Reduce thermostat by 1 degree | Can cut heating bills by up to 10 per cent! |
Windows
| Close curtains at dusk to stop heat getting out of windows |
Lights
| Always turn off lights when you leave a room |
Use energy efficient light bulbs | Compact Fluorescent bulbs last up to 12 times longer and use a fraction of the electricity guzzled by ordinary bulbs. Preferably, choose LED bulbs |
Buy energy efficient appliances
| Look for Energy Efficiency Recommended Logo as a guide to help you choose the most suitable product |
When making a hot drink | Only boil as much water as you need (but remember to cover the elements if you're using an electric kettle) |
