Saving energy on heating

Heating is a large part of your energy account, yet there are many simple ways of reducing the cost.

• Keep room temperatures comfortable high temperatures increase running costs.
• Insulate your ceilings, walls, windows and under timber floors.
• Install double glazed windows.
• Close off the area being heated.
• Block off chimney when not in use.
• Use time switches to provide heating when required.
• Install a pelmet and lined curtains that reach to the floor.
• Instead of heating the entire bedroom, use an electric blanket just to warm up the bed.
• Use reverse angle ceiling fans to force hot air down to floor level. They only cost around one cent per hour to run and can reduce your heating costs.
• On sunny winter days, take advantage of free solar warmth by pulling back the curtains and letting the sun through the windows.