| As the cost of gas and water keeps going up, it is a | | | | to upgrade it to a new one and the best to go for is |
| good idea to see what you can do to help reduce | | | | an A rated gas condensing boiler as this will deliver the |
| your gas and water bills. First of all here some ways | | | | maximum energy efficiency and the lowest gas bills |
| of reducing your gas bill each year: | | | | for you. |
| 1. If you turn down your thermostat setting by 1 degree | | | | 6. You can save up to 25% off your heating costs |
| you can save up to 10 % off your gas bill. | | | | every year by getting your loft insulated. |
| 2. If you pay your gas bill by direct debit instead of | | | | Ok well that is about it for the gas bill, but what about |
| paying cash or cheque at your bank, you can save up | | | | your water bill? Well there is no open market for |
| to 10% off your bill. | | | | water supply so you cannot switch to a different |
| 3. Go buy and fit a standard jacket around your hot | | | | supplier to get your water bill down, but you can |
| water tank which will only cost about 10 pounds and | | | | change from an unmetered water supply to a |
| will save you around 15 to 20 pounds off your gas bill | | | | metered water supply. This may save you some |
| every year. | | | | money, depending on your circumstances, generally |
| 4. Do some shopping around for a cheaper gas | | | | speaking if you have more bedrooms in your house |
| supplier, you can save up to 25% if you have never | | | | than you do people living in your house then you will |
| switched supplier before and even if you have | | | | most likely save money by switching to a metered |
| switched supplier before, you could still save up to 15% | | | | water supply. Getting a metered water supply fitted is |
| by shopping around and switching again. It is not difficult | | | | free and you will have the option of going back to an |
| to switch your gas supplier, all you have to do is sign | | | | unmetered water supply within 12 months of switching |
| some forms and have a current meter reading taken. | | | | should you wish to do so. If you want to work out for |
| The gas is supplied through the same pipes, all that | | | | definite whether you would save money doing this or |
| changes is who bills you and who provides the | | | | not, you can contact your local water company who |
| customer service. | | | | will send you a table so that you can work it out. |
| 5. Once your gas boiler is over 15 years old, it is best | | | | |