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Tag: heat loss

Thermostatic Radiator Valve

Room Thermostats – Read More

Posted on 19/07/202519/07/2025 by gervas

Previously we’ve written about keeping doors closed if you have central heating with heat emitters or radiators in every room… Read more Room Thermostats – Read More

Thermostatic Radiator Valve

Room Thermostats

Posted on 19/07/202519/07/2025 by gervas

If you don’t have room thermostats or TRVs on your radiators then consider adding them and using them. Read more

flames up side of pan

Stovetop Tip – Read More

Posted on 14/12/202414/12/2024 by gervas

It’s tempting to cook on a high heat or on a bigger hotplate or flame than the size of the… Read more Stovetop Tip – Read More

flames up side of pan

Stovetop Tip

Posted on 14/12/202414/12/2024 by gervas

Cook on the right size hob or burner to reduce heat wastage. Read more

Hot Water Cylinder

Hot Water Tank – Read More

Posted on 14/09/202414/09/2024 by gervas

Insulating your hot water tank is a tip which is often found in advice for lowering energy bills. Most hot… Read more Hot Water Tank – Read More

Hot Water Cylinder

Hot Water Tank

Posted on 14/09/202425/09/2024 by gervas

If you have a hot water tank, make sure it is well insulated to limit the heat loss. Read more

Thermostat temperature reduction

Turning Down The Heat – Read More

Posted on 26/04/202426/04/2024 by gervas

It might seem like it is not that big a thing, but actually reducing the temperature by 1 degree makes… Read more Turning Down The Heat – Read More

Curtains with lining

Lined Curtains – Read More

Posted on 17/11/202316/11/2023 by gervas

When you think about it, drawing curtains when the night is cold makes sense. Night time temperatures in winter are… Read more Lined Curtains – Read More

Curtains with lining

Lined Curtains

Posted on 17/11/202316/11/2023 by gervas

Buying new curtains? Lined curtains will improve heat retention and should last longer. Read more

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