You can cut a surprising amount of wasted energy with clever use of your central heating controls. These can include:
• thermostats for heating and hot water
• radiator valves with thermostats included
• electronic timers
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Taking a few simple steps can save you money and reduce your carbon footprint:
• use the timer to make sure the heating is only on when you need it
• when you move house, ask the landlord or the people moving out to show you how the controls work
• if you’re having a new boiler or hot water cylinder put in, ask the person installing it to talk you through the controls – and ask for a follow-up visit
• try turning the thermostat down by just one degree Celsius – you could save as much as 10 per cent on your heating bills



