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You should always programme your boiler to come on when you need it, so you’re not wasting heat when you’re out or asleep.

For example, you should make sure your boiler is off during the day if you’re are at work.

Most boilers are set at a higher temperature than they need to be – with most experts recommending that they should be at 55 degrees for a natural gas boiler.

You save roughly 6% to 8% for every 10 degrees you take it down a notch

Turning down your thermostat by just one degree could save you around 10% on your energy bill – and you shouldn’t feel much difference.

The ideal temperature range to set your thermostat is 18 to 21 degrees

Getting a smart meter won’t cut your bills for you – but they tell you how much energy you’re using.

This means you can then see which appliances are sucking the most electricity – allowing you to see where money can be saved.

Washing your clothes at 30 degrees compared to a higher setting uses around 40% less energy.

This is because your washing machine has to work harder to heat up the water to a hotter temperature.

As well as turning the temperature down, make sure you wash your clothes on the shortest cycle.

This will use less water as well.

If you can, avoid using the tumble dryer and hang your clothes outside to dry.

If you don’t have access to outside space, use a clothes airer in a well ventilated area with access to a window.

Always wash your clothes when you have a full load – this way you won’t waste more energy by doing lots of cycles.

However, don’t overload your washing machine, otherwise you risk your clothes not washing properly.

Uswitch says there is “no absolute proof” to determine whether a dishwasher is more energy efficient than washing by hand.

If you do have a dishwasher, make sure you’re on an eco setting, wait until you’ve got a full load – and clear your machine regularly to avoid having to re-wash

It sounds like an obvious one, but we’re all guilty of it.

Turning the lights off when you leave the room will save you around £20 a year on your annual energy bills, according to Energy Saving Trust.

Your appliances still use energy even when they’re on standby – so make sure anything you’re not using is switched off at the wall.

For example, your TV still draws power on standby so it can respond to signals from the remote control.

It might sound obvious – but don’t waste money by heating rooms that you’re not using.

Go round your home and make sure your radiators are switched off in any room that isn’t occupied.

Make sure you’re getting the most from your central heating by bleeding your radiators at least once a year.

Bleeding your radiator involves getting rid of trapped air inside that causes warm water to stop circulating around your radiator. To do this, you need a radiator key – which can be found at your nearest DIY store – and a cloth or rag to catch any water.

Rearranging your furniture might just help to reduce your energy bill.

Try moving your sofa away from the radiator so heat can circulate more freely.

You can buy sheets of reflective sticky-back aluminium foil – which work by bouncing heat back into the room.