As the cost of heating fuel rises, taking steps to heat your home more efficiently and keep the heat in, will be money well spent.

Get those cavities filled and save ££££’s

• By insulating cavity walls, you’ll slow down heat loss and save fuel worth £90 - £120 per year, making this one of the most cost effective energy saving measures you can tak.

Do you need more up top?

• A quarter of the heat lost through a house goes straight through the roof. Topping up your existing loft insulation to 10 inches will save the typical household up to £100 per year.

• As well as the usual fibreglass and rockwool insulation, you can now use sustainable products made from recycled newsprint or even sheeps wool!

Time for reflection?

• Reflector panels behind radiators help to keep more heat in the room - a small measure with big results!

If your boiler is more than 15 years old, it may be time to consider replacing it, so why not take the opportunity to upgrade to a really efficient one. Replacing an old boiler could save 20% on your fuel bills or over 30% if a condensing boiler is installed.

Is your heating under control?

By installing proper heating controls you can reduce heating costs by up to 20%. By fitting a timer or a programmer you’ll only be heating your home when you need to.

By adding a room thermostat, a cylinder thermostat, and thermostatic radiator valves, you can make sure that you use your heating as efficiently as possible to keep the temperature just right.

Brrrr! Seal up those gaps

Stop heat escaping through gaps around doors, windows, floors and skirting boards. Have a draught proofing makeover and feel the difference – but remember, after all this hard work, you still need to ensure your home has adequately controlled ventilation.