Gas saving tips

General advice

• Save money by fitting draught seals to the openings of external windows and doors to stop warm air escaping.
• Visit the Energy Compare website to compare your gas bills with other retailers – swapping retailers could save you money.
• Review your bill to make sure you’re getting your retailer’s best offer, and your usage is accurately reflected.
• Consider investing in floor and/or ceiling insulation to keep the heat in and the cold out.

Appliances

Heating

• Set your heater's thermostat between 18 and 20 degrees. Every degree higher can add as much as 10% to your heating costs.
• If you've got your ducted heating on, use the zoning function and close doors in rooms you're not using.
• Clean your heater's filter regularly to help it run efficiently.
• Turn your heater off or set it at a lower temperature overnight or when you leave the house.
• Replace older heaters with energy efficient ones.

Showers

• Save water by replacing old showerheads with modern, efficient ones.
• Fix dripping taps, especially hot water taps.

Cooking

• When using a stovetop, keep lids on pots to reduce cooking time.
• Check that your oven door seal is in good condition and replace it if it’s damaged.