Techbuild Tips

• A water-saving shower head reduces your water consumption
• Time your shower – try to keep it under 5 minutes
• Fix drips – changing washers could save hundreds of litres lost a year
• A water saver in your toilet cistern reduces water being flushed
• Upgrade your toilet to a dual flush system
• Check your meter – only pay for the water you are using
• Make sure your hot water thermostat isn’t set too high
• Check the efficiency rating before buying any appliance that uses water
• Check your property for overflowing toilets and water tanks
• Have your plumbing checked over for leaking underground pipes

• Annual boiler servicing ensure its safe and efficient operation
• A thermostat will enable you to regulate the temperature
• A smart thermostat enables you to control your heating from your phone
• Time your thermostat – use heating when you need it, not continuously
• Don’t have your system turned up unnecessarily high
• If your boiler is 10-15 years old consider investing in a new, efficient model
• Thermostatic radiator valves let you control the temperature in each room
• If you have an immersion heater, have a timer fitted to the hot water tank
• Insulating your roof space is a simple way to reduce heat loss
• Lagging hot water cylinders and pipes reduces heat loss
• Cavity wall insulation is another great way to reduce heat loss
• Double glazed windows and doors effectively reduce heat loss

Pensioners are entitled to financial support from the government to assist with insulating their homes.

• Make sure you are clear on payment terms before work starts
• Avoid companies that only accept cash payment
• Don’t use companies who are not prepared to give you an invoice for your work
• Don’t use a company if their workers offer to do work privately at a lower price