New Years Resolution? Try New Windows and Doors…
Tuesday, December 29th, 2009Make ‘saving money’ your New Years Resolution with these top tips on slashing your energy bills!
Don’t waste energy….keep the heat in; preserve your heat with double glazed windows and cavity wall insulation where possible. Thick or heavy curtains and draft excluders also make a huge difference and can reduce heat lost through windows and doors. According to Energywatch, by turning your thermostat down by just one degree centigrade could cut your heating bills by 10 per cent. Finally, simple things such as energy saving light bulbs, not using standby on your electrical items and turning off lights when you leave the room can also make a difference.
Look Online…..if you’re considering switching your supplier, new cheap utility deals are constantly being launched online and most of the cheapest tariffs on the market can only be taken advantage of by internet customers. Many new deals even offer cash-back.
Monitor your meter…..if you receive an estimated bill from your supplier; make sure you aren’t paying too much or too little! Where possible, give a meter reading to your supplier. This will avoid a large bill landing on the doormat or a large increase on your direct debit.
If your home isn’t already double glazed, be sure to look out for credit-crunching energy saving deals on windows and doors in the New Year!