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Mobile App is Now Available on both Android and iPhone ! Features include: Works offline – All 10,000+ products and prices are stored on the device, not only does this mean browsing our catalogue is super fast, but that you always have access to your prices! Read more...
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Use a dimmer system to create atmosphere
Although a home's lighting system serves an important purpose - namely, to provide illumination for the tasks and activities going on within it - it can also offer plenty in the way of atmosphere and aesthetic. Choosing LED light bulbs in warm, soft colours and wiring them up to a dimmer system could be the ultimate in luxury, according to an Read more...
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How to cut your energy usage this winter
Actively choosing to monitor your energy usage could cut your winter fuel bills this year, saving you significant amounts of money. Issi Lammas of Greenchoices.org pointed out that it only takes a small shift in behaviour to cut down on electricity consumption. Turning off light switches and TVs, shutting down computers and unplugging equipment Read more...
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Save up to £300 by switching energy supplier
Switching to a different energy provider or tariff could be all it takes to significantly lower your energy bills this winter, National Energy Action has pointed out. Sarah Wright, senior campaigns and communications officer at the organisation, said moving over to another supplier could knock off £200 or £300 off your annual gas and Read more...
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Rising cost of energy 'will push more into fuel poverty'
With the temperature starting to dip, it is time to review the energy efficiency of your home to ensure it retains as much heat as possible. Sarah Wright, senior campaigns and communications officer at National Energy Action (NEA), warned that the situation could get more financially precarious for many homeowners because of the rising cost of fuel Read more...
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Electricity bills 'one of householders' biggest fears'
Wondering about how to pay the hefty winter fuel bills is the main cause of sleepless nights among British householders, according to new research from insurance provider Zurich. A survey from the organisation revealed that household bills form the basis of anxiety for 45 per cent of people in the UK, ahead of children and family issues (36 per Read more...
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Emergency home products 'might not save householders money'
With hundreds of thousands of householders all bracing themselves for the inevitable hiked up gas and electricity prices this winter, many will be considering taking extra precautions to ensure their heating system does not falter in the colder weather. But research from Defaqto has revealed that some of the home emergency policies available on the Read more...
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Price hikes set to increase fuel poverty
With energy suppliers announcing that their prices for gas and electricity are going up yet again this winter, worried consumers will be trying to cut down on heating their home in order to save on bills. But research by uSwitch has revealed that a seven per cent - roughly £90 - rise in bills will tip a further 314,000 households into fuel Read more...
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Philips launches app-controlled LED lighting system
LED light bulbs are becoming more popular with consumers, businesses and public sector organisations because of their energy efficiency and ability to cut lighting bills. But now a new LED bulb allows users to control their illumination wirelessly by way of a smartphone app. The bulb was launched by Philips and has been championed as the world' Read more...
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Cut winter fuel bills by optimising heating system
Homeowners who are looking to save money on their winter fuel bills are advised to choose heating appliances that are designed to allow the central heating system to run at lower temperatures. With many of the Big Six energy suppliers announcing price hikes this winter, Christian Engelke, technical director at Viessmann, explained that radiators Read more...