Draught proofing around windows, floors and doors could save you around £85 a year in Great Britain (GB). (Source: Energy Saving Trust)

These self-adhesive foam tapes are useful for windows that open. They can be easily installed around the window frame, filling the gap between the window and the frame. There are also metal or plastic strips available in the market, with brushes or wipers attached. They tend to be more expensive but longer-lasting compared to the self-adhesive foam tapes.

The thickness of the tape needs to be considered before buying. If the strip is too big, it will make closing the window quite hard. If it’s too small, the gap wouldn’t be completely sealed and the draught will remain. It’s best to use brush strips for sliding sash windows or consult a professional and a silicone sealant for windows that don’t open.

Draught proofing around windows, floors and doors could save you around £85 a year in Great Britain (GB). (Source: Energy Saving Trust)

These draught excluders are specifically useful for those with flappy or draughty letterboxes. They help to keep cold air out and the heat produced locked inside, by blocking or sealing the gap to reduce or remove draughts. Thus, they’re an integral component in completely draughtproofing your doors, making your home warmer and more comfortable. Moreover, they can minimise dust and noise entering the building through the letterbox’s gap in the door.

Installing and removing these draught excluders tend to be quite simple. However, it is important to measure your letterbox to get the right sized draught excluder!

They are mounted behind your radiators on external walls, within the gap between the radiator and the wall, and serve to reflect heat back into the room rather than allowing it to escape through the outside wall. It is vital to ensure there’s a suitable gap where they can be installed in order to avoid any risk of fire. When placed on solid, uninsulated walls, they can yield the most benefits and helps to keep the home warmer for longer.

They could lower your heating bills by £25 a year in Great Britain (GB). (Source: Energy Saving Trust)

Upgrading all of your old filament and halogen lights with energy-efficient LEDs can save you £45 annually. (Source: Energy Saving Trust)

With an average LED bulb lasting well over a decade, it's a significant amount of money that can be saved.

The warm pack includes two LED bulbs. You can choose two screw-in bulbs or two bayonet bulbs, or one of each. Pairing them with the timer plugs can give you better control over your energy expenditure.

This mechanical plug-in timer can be configured to turn appliances on or off at particular times of the day or night, such as when the electricity rate is the cheapest.

If it's a lamp, this is perfect for setting up lights to come on in the evening beforehand. This is sometimes used as a security measure as well, to make it seem as if your home is occupied when you’re away. If it's a portable fan, or other kitchen appliances, it makes it certain that your appliances run only when they’re actually needed/ operated. If it's a heater, it makes sure the rooms are only heated when you plan to use them, like before bed.

The benefit is that it is very simple to set up and can be quickly removed if necessary because it is not hardwired to the power system. This flexibility of use makes it an excellent option for both homeowners and renters.

By keeping your appliances from overworking needlessly, a timer plug extends their lifespan while also saving energy and lowering your expenses. Turning your TV off at the socket with one of these could save £30 per year. (Source: Care & Repair Cymru)

Like any similar device, the timer plug has a limit on the amount of current and voltage it can handle, thus caution must be exercised to reduce the risk of fire and electric shock.

Draught proofing around windows, floors and doors could save you around £85 a year in Great Britain (GB). (Source: Energy Saving Trust)

These door brush seals help to keep cold air out and the heat produced locked inside by sealing the bottom gap on doors, making your home warmer and more comfortable. By reducing or completely removing draughts, they aid you in achieving efficient heating without having to crank it up really high, thereby saving you money on your energy costs. They’re also useful in minimising and keeping out dust and pollen, which might be an added advantage for those struggling with allergies.

Installing and removing these draught excluders is simple, although it might require a bit of adjustment to get the right fit for your door. If you also add draughtproofing tape in the gaps around the door’s edges, a letterbox draught excluder if you have a letterbox that’s quite flappy, and even a purpose-made cover for the keyhole, your doors would be fully draughtproofed.

Your radiators may be less efficient at heating your house if there is trapped air in them. Adjusting the boiler thermostat or turning up the heating to make up for it could result in lost energy and higher heating costs.

Bleeding your radiators is the cheapest and quickest way to improve its efficiency and it's done by using the radiator key. Since your heating is more likely to be off for several hours at a time during the summer, this is an excellent opportunity to bleed your radiators.

To bleed your radiators:

Before bleeding the radiators, make sure they are cool.

1. Lay an old towel under the pipes and place a bowl or jug under the bleed valve.

2. Insert the radiator key into the valve and slowly give it a quarter or half turn. As air escapes, you’ll hear a hissing sound.

3. Once the hissing sound stops or water begins to pour out, close the valve.

4. If you have a combi boiler (one with no hot water cylinder) you may need to top up the water pressure after bleeding the radiators.

You may want to check for air again next year. Check it sooner if the tops of any radiators get cold or you hear a lot of gurgling in the pipes.