Energy saving top tips

Want to save more energy at home? Small changes to how you use your home heating can make a big difference to your carbon footprint and bring down your bills! Great for the planet and for you.

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1. Cover the cracks

Lower your bills by up to £35* a year by draught-proofing. One of the quickest and most cost-effective ways of stopping heat escaping is to reduce heat loss from gaps, holes, or cracks, from gaps in the windows and doors through to open chimneys, and even floorboards.


*Estimated figures correct as of April 2024.

Source: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/draught-proofing/


2. Shower smart

You may love a long soak, but showers use less water than baths, so pick the energy saving option and take a shower. Plus, by keeping your shower to 4 minutes, an average household can save up to £55* a year.


*Estimated figures correct as of April 2024.

Source: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/hub/quick-tips-to-save-energy/

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Worcester Bosch ad: “Save up to £100 a year by turning thermostat down 1 degree,” with thermostat display and logos

3. Turn down the dial

Do you battle over the thermostat? Time to give in! Turning your heating down by 1°C can save you around £85* a year on your bills.


*Estimated figures correct as of April 2024.

Source: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/energy-saving-budget/


4. Improve your insulation

Your home could be losing up to a quarter of it’s heat through the roof! So why not improve your insulation to see a reduction in your energy usage, and see gas bills savings of up to £225*.


*Estimated figures correct as of April 2024.

Source: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/energy-saving-budget/

5. Get smart

Take control of your home heating and save on your bills. By using a full set of heating controls, including programmer, room thermostat, and thermostatic radiator valves you can save up to £105* a year.


*Estimated figures correct as of April 2024.

Source: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/energy-saving-budget/


6. Upgrade to save

Did you know that you can save up to £310* a year on your gas bills by replacing an old G-rated boiler with a new energy efficient A-rated boiler (which is the equivalent saving of travelling 497 miles in your car!)


*Estimated figures correct as of April 2024.

Source: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/boilers/

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7. Switch to save

Thinking about switching to a heat pump? Upgrading from an old G-rated gas boiler to an air source heat pump can save you up to £260* a year on your bills.


*Estimated figures correct as of April 2024.

Source: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/air-source-heat-pumps/


8. Bleed your radiators

Regularly bleeding your radiators is key to ensure your heating is working at full efficiency and keeping your house warm.





Source: Energy saving tips | Worcester Bosch (worcester-bosch.co.uk)