Set your heater or thermostat to between 18 and 20 degrees, as every degree warmer can increase your running costs by up to 10%
When the temperature starts to drop, grab a jumper, some woolly socks or a blanket, instead of reaching for the heater or turning on your electric blanket
Hang clothes on a clothesline on sunny winter days, or a clothes rack under shelter on rainy days
Adjust your storage hot water system from 80°C to 60°C
Close your curtains at night to trap the heat inside and check there are no drafts entering under doors or through cracks
When you have the heater on, keep the doors shut and windows closed so the warmth stays in the room
Low cost
Even a small 1200W bar heater can chew through a dollar every four hours. Reduce the heat loss from the room by using a more efficient product, like a high-star rated reverse-cycle air-conditioner or an oil heater with a thermostat that turns off the heating once a set temperature is reached
An uninsulated ceiling means you could be losing up to 45% of your heating through the roof
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