DIY tips to save energy
There are lots of things you can do yourself to improve the energy efficiency of your home and lower your bills:
- Insulate your loft and cavity walls.
- Fill gaps around pipes and door frames.
- Block draughts in floorboards and under doors.
- Add secondary window glazing film.
- Insulate your immersion heater with a jacket.
- Insulate pipes with foam lagging.
- Put foil behind radiators on external walls to reflect heat into the room.
- Block unused chimneys
- Install curtains, blinds and carpets.
- Install energy efficient appliances and lightbulbs (and get them checked).
- Install a smart meter.
- Shop around for the best energy prices using an Ofgem-accredited price comparison site.