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East Midlands Energy Efficiency

Hints & Tips at Home

We all want to do our bit.  Safety, sustainability and energy efficiency are important to us all.  Sometimes it’s the little things that can make a big difference, particularly when we act collectively.  Here are some top tips to help at home.

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A dripping tap can waste at least 5,500 litres of water a year. If this is hot water you’re also wasting the energy used to heat it. Get leaking taps fixed promptly.

If your charger has an LED to show it’s in use, it is still using energy until you switch it off at the wall or unplug it.

If you need to use a tumble drier, make sure you use a full load and keep the lint filter clean. It will keep your machine working more efficiently saving energy while also reducing any risk of fire.

Smart controls can help ensure your home is comfortable and energy efficient.

Insulate hot water pipes along their full length. Don’t waste the energy you have used to heat your hot water.

Cavity wall insulation can help prevent heat loss through your walls. Consider getting this retro-fitted if you still have uninsulated walls.

Keeping extract fans and vents clean and clear from obstruction reduces energy use and makes then work more efficiently.

Hanging out clothes to dry will save you energy and money over using a tumble drier.

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