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Optimal Heating Schedules for Different Lancashire House Types

The best heating schedule depends on your property type. Here are optimised timings for common Lancashire homes to save £150-£300 yearly.

A standard shower uses 40-60 litres while a bath uses 80 litres. But power showers can use more than a bath in just eight minutes.

The average Lancashire home wastes £60-£80 per year on standby power. Here's how to find the worst offenders and cut the waste.

Condensation causes 80% of damp problems in Manchester terraces. Here is how to identify, prevent and fix damp in older homes.

Switching all bulbs to LED saves a typical Lancashire home £50-£100 per year on electricity. Here is a room-by-room guide to the upgrade.

Most Lancashire homes waste 20-30% of their heating by heating every room the same. Here is how to heat each room efficiently.

Smart thermostats save older homes £80-£180 per year on heating. Here is which models work best and whether the investment pays off.

Draughty Lancashire cottages can be made warmer with £200-£2,000 of targeted improvements. Here are the most effective fixes.

Time-of-use tariffs save some North West households £300+ per year but cost others more. Here is how to work out if one suits you.

The best energy tariffs in the North West save households up to £300 per year. Here are the top deals for different usage patterns.