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Did you know that certain insurers insist on a chimney clean in October if you burn your own fuels, otherwise your insurance is not valid? The same goes for chimneys and flues not cleaned to the recommended intervals for certain fuel types. Click HERE form more information.

Did you know that tumble dryer vents are a fire hazard? Click HERE for more information.

Reap the benefits of solar water heating. Did you know that solar panels work even in the Antarctic?

If you structure your payments efficiently, then it may cost you very little, or nothing, to enjoy the benefits of solar water heating. Please read on.

A typical domestic system would produce 15,000 kWh of heat per year and cost around £3,000 to £5,000.

If you pay for your installation by re-mortgaging by a typical £5,000 extra, this might add say £250 a year to your mortgage repayments, with interest rates at 5%. If your average annual energy bill is £1,000, 25% of it, or £250, is generally being used on water heating. In this example then, the system is actually paying for itself straight away. As energy prices rise, as they typically do, your expenditure should start dropping after the first year.

Remember too that the solar savings are tax free, so every pound you save on heating is typically worth around £1.30 of your taxable income.

A good quaility system should last 30+ years and should give you 8 months of free hot water per year, depending on the amount of hot water being used. It will also save on the amount of carbon you put into the atmosphere and in addition, add to the resale value of your home. You and the planet stand to gain from your investment.

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Loft insulation and cavity wall insulation, energy retaining glazing, Heat-Harvester™, Sunpipes, modern gas central heating systems, solar water heating systems, wind turbines (coming soon) ~ all these can help to reduce the amount of energy used in heating and lighting and reduce bills enormously.
Low energy lamps last up to ten times longer than ordinary bulbs and use far less electricity - so you can do your bit towards saving the planet from climate change too.
Remember to turn off lights when you leave a room for long periods.
Use an eco-kettle to boil water for cooking - they're more efficient at getting up to temperature. Avoid over-filling the kettle but be sure to cover the element.
Where you need to use saucepans - use the lid and turn down the heat!! Less energy is lost that way. Highly efficient hobs are now available more news about that later.
Use a toaster rather than the grill to make toast.
Make sure your hot water tank and hot water pipes are fully lagged, this can pay for itself in a few months and go on saving you money for years to come.
Put draught strips around windows and exterior doors. If possible fit a flap across the letter-box.
Where possible wait until you have a full load before using your washing machine.
If you use a dishwasher select the low-temperature programme unless you have very soiled dishes.
If you have a dripping tap ensure it is repaired quickly. In just one day, you could waste enough hot water to fill a bath.
Switch off your TV, video and Hi-Fi at the set. Standby can use as much as 10%-60% of the power that would be used by the device if it was switched on.
Defrost fridges and freezers regularly to keep them running efficiently.
Shower if possible, rather than take a bath, this saves money and water.
At night, pull all curtains to stop heat loss through the windows. Take care not to drape curtains over radiators as this will funnel heat straight out of the windows.
Don't set your water thermostat too high; 60°C/140°F is usually adequate for bathing and washing.
Reducing your room temperature by just 1°C can cut as much as 10% off your heating bills.
Turn off the tap whilst brushing your teeth. If everyone in the country did so, it would save millions of litres of wasted water every DAY!! Producing and transporting water is expensive and uses energy.

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