Saving Electricity In The Airing Cupboard
Use the tips on these pages to guide heat saving in the airing cupboard to save money and reduce CO2 emissions. For more information on these tips check out the electricity saving section.
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-No Cost Tips |
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- Low Cost Tips |
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- Higher Cost or More Difficult Tips |
| Hot Water Cylinder |
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Make sure the immersion heater thermostat is set as low as possible consistent with reasonable hot water |
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The higher this is set the more electricity will be used. |
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Don't Use the immersion heater when the central heating is running |
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If the central heating also heats the water this is just wasting electricity if the water in the tank is cold. |
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Adjust the time switch correctly |
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If one is fitted adjust the time switch so that the water is hot when needed rather than being on for most of the day |
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Make sure the immersion heater thermostat is working |
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The easiest way to do this is check the hot water temperature is not much hotter than set i.e. within around 5 degrees Centigrade. It's surprising how many have failed and not been noticed. |
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Fit a time switch to systems without one |
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This will enable the immersion heater to be only on when needed |
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