June 2010 . . ENERGY EFFICIENCY TIPS TO PREPARE FOR WINTER
Ceiling insulation can save up to 30 percent off your heating costs.
Put a door snake or a rolled up towel at the bottom of outside doorways to keep out cold air.
Put a door snake or a rolled up towel at the bottom of outside doorways to keep out cold air.
Use seals around doors and window gaps to minimise heat loss.
Check fireplaces, air vents and skirting boards for gaps.
Open curtains on north facing windows if the sun is shining, and close all curtains or blinds at night.
Keep room temperature to between 18 and 21 degrees.
Put rugs on bare floors to reduce heat loss.
Pull on extra layers of clothes when you’re inside and use blankets.
Check fireplaces, air vents and skirting boards for gaps.
Open curtains on north facing windows if the sun is shining, and close all curtains or blinds at night.
Keep room temperature to between 18 and 21 degrees.
Put rugs on bare floors to reduce heat loss.
Pull on extra layers of clothes when you’re inside and use blankets.
