With fears continuing over heightened energy bills this winter, the Government is resisting calls to encourage people to reduce their use of gas and electricity.
But there are plenty of methods you can try at home to cut costs - from turning down your boiler flow temperature to avoiding using the tumble drier.
It comes amid warnings of a heightened risk of blackouts in the coming months, the prospect for which still remains 'unlikely' according to the National Grid.
Liz Truss has said increasing energy production in the UK is necessary to prevent further crises as she tried to reassure Britons that 'we will get through this winter'.
To help alleviate fears, experts at Octopus have provided a series of eight top tips for homeowners that they say could save people an estimated Ј488 a year. 
The energy firm says its tips helped customers save more than Ј5million on their bills last winter. Here, we take a look at what it says you could do to cut your bills:
CHANGE BOILER FLOW TEMPERATURE 







(Ј60 SAVING)
The Energy Savings Trust advises that air drying your clothes on a washing line or clothes horse could save you Ј60 a year instead of using a tumble drier.
PLUG DRAUGHTS AROUND DOORS 







 (Ј128 SAVING)
Using your thermostat as an on/off switch or boost for energy can cause more gas to be wasted. For more in regards to Kombi Servisi have a look at the web-site.  
Octopus advises that you should set it and leave it on when it's required - leaving it between 18C and 21C. It says turning down the temperature by 1C could save you Ј128 a year.

CUT YOUR SHOWER TIME  









Changing to LED lightbulbs when its time to replace bulbs can saved between Ј5 to Ј13 per bulb per year, according to the Energy Savings Trust. Experts say another Ј20 per year can be saved by ensuring you switch off the lights when you leave the room.
INSULATE YOUR HOT WATER TANK 
(Ј35 SAVING)
Experts say an 80mm-thick jacket for your hot water cylinder could save Ј35 a year. A foam tube can also be used to insulate exposed hot water pipes. 

PULL YOUR CURTAINS EARLY
Pulling your curtains before it gets dark can also help your home retain more heat with less energy.


TOTAL POTENTIAL ENERGY BILL SAVINGS: Ј488

















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