No Cost Energy saving measures

1. No Cost Energy saving measures Turn the thermostat down by 1°C & cut heating bills by up to 10%

2. No Cost Energy saving measures Turn off the lights when leaving a room.

3. No Cost Energy saving measures Don't leave appliances on standby or on charge unnecessarily.

4. No Cost Energy saving measures Switch off computers & monitors when not in use.

5. No Cost Energy saving measures Don't overfill pans or kettles - it wastes energy heating extra water

6. No Cost Energy saving measures Use a small ring or low flame for small pans. Keep lids on pans

7. No Cost Energy saving measures Use a pressure cooker, steamer or slow cooker instead of an ordinary pan - they are more efficient

8. No Cost Energy saving measures Set the oven to the temperature you need & no higher

9. No Cost Energy saving measures Once a pan is boiling turn the ring on low to simmer

10. No Cost Energy saving measures Close curtains at dusk to stop heat escaping

11. No Cost Energy saving measures Recycle anything you are able to i.e. Newspapers, bottles & cans

12. No Cost Energy saving measures Put aluminium foil behind any radiators fitted to outside walls (with shiny side facing radiator). Ordinary kitchen foil will do, or you can buy specially designed panels from DIY stores.

13. No Cost Energy saving measures Fix leaking taps & make sure they're fully turned off - A dripping tap wastes energy. In 1 week it can waste enough hot water to fill ½ a bath

14. No Cost Energy saving measures Have a shower instead of a bath - it saves water & energy

15. No Cost Energy saving measures Use dishwashers & washing machines with full loads. If you can't, use a ½ load or economy programme.

16. No Cost Energy saving measures Don't put warm or hot items in a fridge/freezer

17. No Cost Energy saving measures If your freezer frosts up quickly, check the door seals

18. No Cost Energy saving measures Make sure there is plenty of ventilation space at the back & top of your fridge/ freezer

19. No Cost Energy saving measures Keep the cooling fins at the back of your fridge/freezer clean

20. No Cost Energy saving measures Site your fridge/freezer in a cool place: out of direct sun, away from the cooker & boiler

21. No Cost Energy saving measures Check the inside fridge temperature: Fridges should be 0°C to 4°C

22. No Cost Energy saving measures Defrost freezers regularly - the more ice, the more electricity used

23. No Cost Energy saving measures Allow plenty of time for frozen food to defrost without using a microwave

24. No Cost Energy saving measures Try to keep your fridge/freezer about ¾ full - this is most efficient

25. No Cost Energy saving measures Switch lights off when they aren't needed

26. No Cost Energy saving measures Use the lowest wattage bulb that gives the light you need

27. No Cost Energy saving measures Make use of daylight - keep windows clean & keep furniture away from windows

28. No Cost Energy saving measures Fit low-energy light bulbs

29. No Cost Energy saving measures A fluorescent strip light is cheaper to run than ordinary bulbs giving the same light

30. No Cost Energy saving measures Fill the washing machine full - make the most of the energy used for a wash

31. No Cost Energy saving measures lf you need to wash a half load use the 'half load' setting

32. No Cost Energy saving measures Use low temperature washes - most powders are designed to work best at 40°C to 55°C

33. No Cost Energy saving measures Dry washing outside when you can

34. No Cost Energy saving measures if your tumble drier has them, select cycles that switch off automatically when the load is dry. if not, set short drying times and reset if necessary.

35. No Cost Energy saving measures A tumble drier with a dryness sensor works best with same-fabric loads

36. No Cost Energy saving measures Use the spin function or a spin drier to help dry washing before using a tumble drier