Set the thermostat on your hot water cylinder to 60c.
Turn your room thermostat down by 1c. Every 1c reduction could save up to £30.00 each year on your fuel bills.
Make sure any air vents are clear from blockages.
Turn off the light when you have left a room.
Close internal doors behind you to prevent draughts.
Don’t leave appliances such as televisions, videos, PC’s or music systems on standby. Switch them off at the mains wherever possible.
Don't leave mobile phone or mp3 chargers on after they have fully charged up. Then unplug the charger or switch off at the mains – they still draw power.
Draw your curtains at nighttime to stop heat escaping through the windows and open them again in the morning to allow light back into the room.
Have a shower instead of a bath. Showers use a lot less water than a bath.
After using the bathroom, ensure that you open the window to prevent condensation but close the bathroom door.
Don’t wash your hands under a running tap; always put the plug in the basin.
When using your kettle, only boil the amount of water you actually need but make sure you cover the element.
Choose the right size pot or pan and keep the lid on top, which will keep the heat in and shorten the cooking time.
Whenever possible, use your microwave to cook smaller food items.
Cooking will create a lot of moisture. Ensure you open your windows but close the kitchen door to prevent moisture escaping to other rooms.
Don’t leave the fridge door open too long otherwise cold air will escape.
Ensure warm food cools down before placing it in the fridge.
Defrost your fridge and freezer compartments on a regular basis.
Always use a full-load in your washing machine or an economy setting if you need to use a half-load.
Don’t put really wet clothes into a tumble dryer; wherever possible wring them out and dry them on washing line.
Not all clothes need ironing, but where possible do all of your ironing in one go.