Water
- 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
Heating & Insulation
- 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.
Making Payment
- 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
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