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Getting the bills down - "Gas is going up HOW much?" ! Cavity walls. These should be filled with insulation, also available with energy Hot water cylinders. Lag it, then lag it again! Doors and windows. Fit draft proofing to reduce heat loss. Boilers. Just like your car, an annual service keeps them working efficiently. Heating Thermostat. Turning it down 1 degree can save you 10% on your bill Patio heaters. Portable global warming machines! Don't buy one! TVs on standby. Every video or stereo on standby costs about £10 a year to run. Use less Measure use. An energy monitor (£12.00 from Maplins) can show you how much Replacing domestic machines. Always buy an A, A* or A** rated product Lights. Only buy and fit low energy bulbs. Timers. Switch on devices only when needed. Kettles. Clear ones are easy to fill with only the water you need. Showers. Use about a quarter of the water and energy that baths do. Old fridges and freezers. Do you really need them? they probably cost over £100 Washing machines. Run them only on full load and at low temperature. Modern Switch suppliers. Using websites such as "Uswitch" is very easy and can save you a Fit a condensing boiler. They are much more efficient than older types. Fit solar water heating. Once fitted it will provide 50% or more of your hot water If you need any more help or ideas log on to any of the energy supplier websites
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