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Saving Heat Process

While following the simple tips will save money, to achieve the biggest saving a methodical approach works best. The process I went through is shown below. If this all seems too big a job why not pick what you think is the worst room in the house and check out saving heat room by room.

Step 1:

Carry out a survey of heat loss in the whole house looking heat loss areas and heat sources

 

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Step 2:

Review the survey results to identify the simple zero cost things that can be done

 

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Step 3:

Implement the simple zero cost things that can be done

 

Checking to see the savings are as expected.

Step 4:

Identify other items that will save heat

 

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Step 5:

Implement the savings identified in step 4 above in manageable stages

 

Checking to see the savings are as expected.

Step 6:

Repeat the process learning from your mistakes

Step 7:

Keep the information up to date by carrying out an annual review to see what has changed