[ffb_section_0 unique_id=”j14tf9u” data=”%7B%22o%22%3A%7B%22gen%22%3A%7B%22ffsys-disabled%22%3A%220%22%2C%22ffsys-info%22%3A%22%7B%7D%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22fg-container-large%22%2C%22no-padding%22%3A%220%22%2C%22no-gutter%22%3A%220%22%2C%22gutter-size%22%3A%22%22%2C%22match-col%22%3A%220%22%2C%22match-col-sm%22%3A%22inherit%22%2C%22match-col-md%22%3A%22inherit%22%2C%22match-col-lg%22%3A%22inherit%22%2C%22show-divider%22%3A%220%22%2C%22divider%22%3A%7B%22divider-width%22%3A%221%22%2C%22divider-height%22%3A%22100%25%22%2C%22divider-h-alignment%22%3A%22left%22%2C%22divider-v-alignment%22%3A%22center%22%2C%22divider-color%22%3A%22%23c4c4c4%22%7D%2C%22force-fullwidth%22%3A%220%22%7D%2C%22b-m%22%3A%7B%22bg%22%3A%7B%22bg%22%3A%7B%220-%7C-color%22%3A%7B%22color%22%3A%7B%22bg-color%22%3A%22%23ffffff%22%7D%7D%7D%7D%2C%22pd-xs%22%3A%7B%22t%22%3A%2280%22%2C%22b%22%3A%2280%22%7D%7D%7D%7D”][ffb_column_1 unique_id=”j14tf9v” data=”%7B%22o%22%3A%7B%22gen%22%3A%7B%22xs%22%3A%2212%22%2C%22sm%22%3A%22unset%22%2C%22md%22%3A12%2C%22lg%22%3A%22unset%22%2C%22is-centered%22%3A0%2C%22xs-last%22%3A%22no%22%2C%22sm-last%22%3A%22unset%22%2C%22md-last%22%3A%22unset%22%2C%22lg-last%22%3A%22unset%22%2C%22xs-offset%22%3A%220%22%2C%22sm-offset%22%3A%22unset%22%2C%22md-offset%22%3A%22unset%22%2C%22lg-offset%22%3A%22unset%22%2C%22xs-pull%22%3A%220%22%2C%22sm-pull%22%3A%22unset%22%2C%22md-pull%22%3A%22unset%22%2C%22lg-pull%22%3A%22unset%22%2C%22xs-push%22%3A%220%22%2C%22sm-push%22%3A%22unset%22%2C%22md-push%22%3A%22unset%22%2C%22lg-push%22%3A%22unset%22%2C%22xs-overlap%22%3A%22no%22%2C%22sm-overlap%22%3A%22unset%22%2C%22md-overlap%22%3A%22unset%22%2C%22lg-overlap%22%3A%22unset%22%7D%7D%7D”][ffb_heading_2 unique_id=”2juqhcgf” data=”%7B%22o%22%3A%7B%22gen%22%3A%7B%22ffsys-disabled%22%3A%220%22%2C%22ffsys-info%22%3A%22%7B%7D%22%2C%22text-is-richtext%22%3A%220%22%2C%22tag%22%3A%22h1%22%2C%22align%22%3A%22text-left%22%2C%22align-sm%22%3A%22%22%2C%22align-md%22%3A%22%22%2C%22align-lg%22%3A%22%22%7D%2C%22clrs%22%3A%7B%22text-custom-color%22%3A%22%5B1%5D%22%7D%7D%7D”][ffb_param route=”o gen text”]50 useful ideas to make your home more energy efficient, warmer and greener,[/ffb_param][/ffb_heading_2][ffb_heading_2 unique_id=”2juqn3ue” data=”%7B%22o%22%3A%7B%22gen%22%3A%7B%22ffsys-disabled%22%3A%220%22%2C%22ffsys-info%22%3A%22%7B%7D%22%2C%22text-is-richtext%22%3A%220%22%2C%22tag%22%3A%22h3%22%2C%22align%22%3A%22text-left%22%2C%22align-sm%22%3A%22%22%2C%22align-md%22%3A%22%22%2C%22align-lg%22%3A%22%22%7D%7D%7D”][ffb_param route=”o gen text”]Below are a number of activities and products that can help you maintain a warmer and more energy efficient home this winter. Many of these ideas are good practices year round. Many are obvious and some might make you think thats a great idea. Several of the below will have an instant benefit and the combination of others will have a long term benefit.
[/ffb_param][/ffb_heading_2][ffb_paragraph_2 unique_id=”2juqhv7u” data=”%7B%22o%22%3A%7B%22gen%22%3A%7B%22ffsys-disabled%22%3A%220%22%2C%22ffsys-info%22%3A%22%7B%7D%22%2C%22text-is-richtext%22%3A%221%22%2C%22align%22%3A%22text-left%22%2C%22align-sm%22%3A%22%22%2C%22align-md%22%3A%22%22%2C%22align-lg%22%3A%22%22%7D%2C%22clrs%22%3A%7B%22text-custom-color%22%3A%22%5B1%5D%22%2C%22font-size%22%3A%2220%22%2C%22line-height%22%3A%222%22%7D%7D%7D”][ffb_param route=”o gen text”]

 
  • Keep doors closed especially to unused rooms, create a good floor seal with draft excluders
  • Wash only full loads in your washing machine and turn down the temperature setting
  • Where possible, air dry your clothes
  • Unplug unused appliances & electronics as even turned off they absorb energy
  • Closing curtains maintains warmth
  • Keep windows closed especially when heaters are on
  • Only heat the rooms that you are using
  • Showers use 4x less energy than baths to heat
  • Use less pressure in your shower
  • Put lids on pots and pans to reduce cooking time
  • A tightly packed freezer minimises wasted energy
  • Only use the dishwashers wash cycle, let the dishes air dry
  • Wear more clothes inside and turn down the heat
  • Turning the thermostat down a degree and keeping on longer can reduce costs
  • Use compact fluorescent light bulbs which use up to 75 percent less energy or switch to LEDs
  • Insulate unused windows and patio doors by sealing them a window film
  • Find a lower cost energy provider
  • Unless you have spray foam insulation, don’t enter your attic space
  • Insulate your attic space with spray foam for an efficient thermal barrier
  • Insulate your cavity walls
  • Replace old windows with either double or triple glazing
  • Replace filters in your dryer or HVAC systems to keep them efficient
  • Seal holes around vents, pipe and cables that penetrate outside
  • Add insulation sleeves to water pipes to keep the heat in the pipe
  • Wrap your water heater in an insulation blanket
  • Get a fire place plug for your fire place
  • Replace an old fashioned thermostat for a programmable one
  • Wash your windows to allow the sun in to warm up your rooms
  • Tune ups for your heating and boiling systems can make them more efficient
  • Batch cook your meals to reduce oven running time
  • After using your oven and turning it off, leave the door open to heat your kitchen
  • Microwaves use less energy for warming food than ovens
  • Try and match the size of the hob to the right pot or pan
  • Only fill the kettle with the amount of water that you need
  • Fix the dripping tap!
  • Install dimmer switches on lights to save energy and enjoy mood lighting
  • Adjust security lights motion detectors for over sensitivity or too much distance
  • Replace old appliances with new energy saving models
  • Don’t buy oversized fridge freezers for a small house hold
  • Locate your fridge in the shade and away from the oven and heaters
  • Use your fridge to defrost thawing food, which helps keep the fridge cooler
  • Open blinds and curtains instead of turning on lights
  • Turn the water off whilst brushing your teeth
  • Watch less TV, less time online and get out of the house too
  • If you do have to use the dryer, use tumble dryer balls to reduce drying time
  • Turn the cold drinks fridge off during the winter months
  • Replace out door lighting with solar powered out door lighting
  • Use machines like dishwashers, dryers and washing machines during off peak times
  • If you have or will install solar panels, keep them clean so the sun can reach the cells.
  • Get a free smart meter to monitor your progress

[/ffb_param][/ffb_paragraph_2][ffb_emptySpace_2 unique_id=”2gl7vuqi” data=”%7B%22o%22%3A%7B%22gen%22%3A%7B%22ffsys-disabled%22%3A%220%22%2C%22ffsys-info%22%3A%22%7B%7D%22%2C%22height%22%3A%2230%22%7D%7D%7D”][/ffb_emptySpace_2][ffb_heading_2 unique_id=”2gh2nene” data=”%7B%22o%22%3A%7B%22gen%22%3A%7B%22ffsys-disabled%22%3A%220%22%2C%22ffsys-info%22%3A%22%7B%7D%22%2C%22text-is-richtext%22%3A%220%22%2C%22tag%22%3A%22h2%22%2C%22align%22%3A%22text-left%22%2C%22align-sm%22%3A%22%22%2C%22align-md%22%3A%22%22%2C%22align-lg%22%3A%22%22%7D%7D%7D”][ffb_param route=”o gen text”]Where does your home lose energy?[/ffb_param][/ffb_heading_2][ffb_image_2 unique_id=”2gl2ijgk” data=”%7B%22o%22%3A%7B%22gen%22%3A%7B%22ffsys-disabled%22%3A%220%22%2C%22ffsys-info%22%3A%22%7B%7D%22%2C%22img%22%3A%7B%22img%22%3A%22%7B%5C%22id%5C%22%3A11726%2C%5C%22url%5C%22%3A%5C%22http%3A%2F%2Farrowinsulation.co.uk%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F09%2Fhome-insulation-losing-energy-efficiency-insulation.jpg%5C%22%2C%5C%22width%5C%22%3A661%2C%5C%22height%5C%22%3A653%7D%22%2C%22fullwidth%22%3A%221%22%7D%2C%22blank%22%3A%22null%22%7D%2C%22b-m%22%3A%7B%22mg-xs%22%3A%7B%22t%22%3A%2220%22%2C%22b%22%3A%2220%22%7D%7D%7D%7D”][/ffb_image_2][ffb_emptySpace_2 unique_id=”2gl6qqop” data=”%7B%22o%22%3A%7B%22gen%22%3A%7B%22ffsys-disabled%22%3A%220%22%2C%22ffsys-info%22%3A%22%7B%7D%22%2C%22height%22%3A%2230%22%7D%7D%7D”][/ffb_emptySpace_2][/ffb_column_1][/ffb_section_0]