Some Energy Efficiency Tips For Your Home

1. Fit Draught Excluders - to keep the house insulated and to keep the cold out from places such as your letter box and underneath doors.
2. Make sure taps are tightly closed and check the hot water tap is completely turned off to prevent waste of water and to save your energy bills.
3. Close curtains to keep the heat in during the winter and to keep the house warm and insulated.
4. Make sure radiators and heaters are not obstructed - Foam in upholstery and household furniture, including sofas and chairs act as insulators and block the heat from circulating around your home, so place armchairs away from heaters and radiators in order for heat to circulate effectively.
5. Close your windows - when you have the heating on, close windows to keep the house heated and to keep the heat inside the house and not outside.
6. Turn off the lights and any appliances which are not in use in order to conserve electricity and save yourself money at the same time.
7. Fit double glazed windows - Professionally fitted double glazed windows keep your home insulated and will help to keep the heat in and save on energy bills.
8. Loft insulation - This will help to keep the heat from escaping through your roof and will also help to keep the warmth inside, this will also help to keep draughts out.
9. Fit Carpets - Many people seem to like laminate flooring, however, these do not necessarily keep the heat in. You can fit carpets in order to provide a warmer and cosy home. On the other hand carpets accumulate dust and dirt where laminate or wooden flooring does not.
10. Fit an energy efficient boiler - This will ensure that your home is warm with plenty of hot water at the turn of your tap.