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   Low or No Cost Measures to cut your bills and reduce your Carbon Emissions
  If your cylinder doesn't have a thermostat fitted then you should have one fitted. If it does have one then it should not be set to higher than 60 degrees centigrade.
 
  Turn down your room thermostat, reducing the temperature by just 1 degree centigrade could reduce your fuel bill by 10 percent.
  Put aluminium foil behind radiators fitted to outside walls. Normal kitchen foil fixed to cardboard works fine
  Don't put furniture to close to radiators, if they're covered by a big foam filled sofa it's the same as insulating them, so you won't feel the heat.
  Don't boil more water in the kettle than you need, as long as the electric element is covered boil as little as necessary .
  Fix all dripping taps, this wastes more water than you think and if it's hot water you've just paid to heat it and pour it away.
  Draughts can get in through gaps in floorboards and skirting boards, which also allow heat to escape in winter. Stop this by filling these gaps with newspaper, covering with a wooden bead or applying sealant.
 
  If you are only washing or drying a few clothes make sure the machine is set to the half load or economy setting.
  If it's a dry sunny day, don't use the drier for clothes let them blow dry outside, for free.
  Turn off the lights when you leave a room.
  Close your curtains early to help prevent heat escaping though the windows.
    Use energy saving light bulbs. Just one bulb can save you £100 over it's lifetime - and they can last up to 12 times longer than ordinary light bubs.
   
    Don't leave appliances on standby and don't leave appliances on charge for longer than necessary.
     
     
     
   
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Make sure you have sufficient insulation on your hot water tank, if it is less than 100mm thick or loose fitting you should fit a new jacket over the existing to bring it up to 160mm.
     
Check your loft insulation, if it's below 150mm or uneven fit additional and even insulation to bring it up to 250mm (you should make sure there is sufficient ventilation before and after fitting to prevent condensation building up due to poor air circulation)
     
    Have a reputable company survey your property with a view to having cavity wall insulation fitted. There are many grants available for home energy improvements click here to find out if you are eligible.