Bright Ideas and Handy Tips -Block off any open and unused fire places to stop warm air going up the chimney -Seal gaps around doors and windows to stop draughts and keep heat in -Use thermal-backed curtains that extend 9cm either side of the window-sill -Use heaters with thermostats and time switches to achieve the comfort-level you want, when and where you need it -Keep thermostat settings to a comfortable level - we recommend 15 -18oC for background heating and 19 -21oC for living areas -Heat only the rooms you are using and keep all doors to unheated rooms closed -Consider using night store heater or heat pump for greater heating efficiency -Install a ceiling fan for a high ceiling NightStore Heaters are ideal for people who are home most of the day or who want steady background heating. The main advantage is that night stores use lower-priced electricity at night and release the heat when it is needed during the day. Heat Pumps (or climatisers) use a special heat transfer process that means they produce up to three times the amount of heat per unit of electricity than a normal heater. |
