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Keeping safe and warm in winter

The best things in life are free - it costs nothing to follow good advice! Following these tips can save you a few pounds each year.
When you fill the kettle, put in only as much water as you need.
If you have a washing machine, try to use the 40º wash for most clothes. It costs much more to use a really hot wash. Avoid using a tumble dryer if you can dry your clothes outside.

If you have a washing machine, try to use the 40º wash for most clothes. It costs much more to use a really hot wash. Avoid using a tumble dryer if you can dry your clothes outside.
If your fridge is several years old, it might be worth considering a replacement. Old fridges can leak air and be much more expensive to run that some of the newer ones. You may be able to get help replacing your fridge cheaper than you can buy one yourself.
There are new types of light bulbs that use much less energy than the normal types. Put them in parts of the home like the hall or stairs where you leave the lights on. You will easily save what you spend on buying them. Most shops sell these 'energy saving light bulbs'. Many items of electrical equipment like kettles and toasters have labels to show whether they are cheap or expensive to run. Ask about these labels.