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Energy Saving Tips

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JessM Thu 31-Oct-13 17:48:23

A list from the BBC about low cost ways to keep warmer. I would add that when the weather was really cold last year it helped to close doors, particularly upstairs doors. And close curtains in unused rooms. Any "solar gain" from sunshine in the middle of winter is not going to be very significant. Once the light started to go in the afternoon I went round and closed all the curtains. It made a lot of difference in my fairly large and supposedly energy-efficient house.
Any more tips?

www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-24757144

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LizG Fri 29-Nov-13 10:38:25

Backtracking a bit henetha my sister also lives in a Park Home in Devon. She loves it.

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JessM Fri 29-Nov-13 16:34:46

Close the doors and curtains upstairs Charleygirl - but I expect you have worked that one out.

Thanks for those figures flicketyb - closed in stoves with fires inside much more efficient?

Time for me to fess up - this year we are in a rented modern (2 years old) first floor flat. One day away from the end of November and we have not had to turn the heating on at all yet. The heat that comes out of the various electrical appliances is more than enough. (Plus possibly neighbours have some heating on, but I kind of doubt it.) Often still having to open windows. So if anyone really wants to cut their fuel bills....

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twplastics Tue 15-Mar-16 07:03:45

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mumofmadboys Tue 15-Mar-16 07:18:03

Needs reporting but don't know how to do it!!

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MiniMouse Tue 15-Mar-16 07:38:13

Reported!

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MiniMouse Tue 15-Mar-16 07:41:00

Nanof You just need to click on 'report' at the top right just above their post smile

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