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Energy Saving Tips For The Home

At Timberwise we are passionate about caring for property and helping people make the most of their homes. With the major energy companies in the UK suggesting we all make better use of energy to keep energy bills down it seemed a good idea to look at some top tips on how we can keep our energy bills lower. With winter around the corner and the forecasters predicting another cold winter here are some top energy saving tips to help keep your energy costs down.

Top 10 ways to stop wasting energy and start saving money

1 Turn your thermostat down slightly. Reducing your room temperature by just 1C could help cut your heating bills by anything up to 10% or more. If you have a programmer, set your heating and hot water to come on only when required rather than all the time.

2 Is your hot water too hot? Your cylinder thermostat should be set at around 60C/140F

3 Close your curtains at dusk. This stops heat escaping through the windows. Also check for draughts around windows and doors. For draught proofing ideas check out the Timberwise Energy Saver Shop

4 Always try to turn off the lights when you leave a room.

5 Don’t leave appliances on standby. Also try and remember not to leave laptops and mobile phones on charge unnecessarily they all use valuable energy.

6 When possible, fill up the washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher. One full load uses less energy and costs less than doing two half loads.

7 Only boil as much water as you need (but remember to cover the elements if you’re using an electric kettle).

8 A dripping hot water tap wastes energy and in one week can waste enough hot water to fill half a bath.

9 Use energy saving light bulbs. They can last up to 10 times longer than ordinary bulbs, and using one can save you around £40 over the lifetime of the bulb. Energy saving light bulbs can be found on the Timberwise Energy Saver Shop.

10 Compare energy providers. Switching energy providers can save you hundreds of pounds.

A range of products to help you save energy can also be found in the “Timberwise Energy Saver Shop” For more advice on saving energy check out the DirectGov website.

Sometimes we all need a little extra warmth, especially when the outside temperature is plummeting! To help keep your home warm and snug this winter we have chosen a range of leading halogen heaters, oil filled radiators and convection heaters (fan heaters) designed to provide extra warmth quickly and conveniently.

Which heater is right for me?

Oil filled radiators

Oil filled radiators are a very popular solution as once the oil has been warmed up the electricity consumption stops and the oil retains the heat for a long time. As there is no fan they are almost silent and create no dust. A popular solution for the vast majority of applications.

Fan heaters

Fan heaters provide instant heat and warmth, especially if you are in the direct line of the fan! Small enough to be placed under a table to keep your feet warm and snug! Very light to move around and take up almost no space to store when not in use.

Halogen Heaters 

The heat provided by halogen heaters is a radiant heat similar to the sun which warms up the body faster than other forms of heat. Halogen heaters are especially useful in cold conservatories or workshops. Their light weight make them popular with the elderly as they are easy to move.

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