1. Turn your thermostat down. Reducing your room temperature by 1°C could cut your heating bills by up to 10 per cent, meaning you could save about £40 per year. More heating savings.

2. Is your water too hot? Your cylinder thermostat shouldn't need to be set higher than 60°C/140°F.

3. Close your curtains at dusk to stop heat escaping through the windows.

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