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Where is your home wasting energy?

Answer a few simple questions and get a practical plan for the energy your home is most likely wasting. We will separate the changes you can make today from the improvements worth planning.

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What type of home do you live in?

This helps us judge where heat is most likely to escape.

Flat or maisonetteUsually shares walls or floors Terraced houseJoined to homes on both sides Semi-detached houseJoined to one neighbouring home Detached houseExternal walls on every side

Do you own or rent your home?

We will tailor bigger-improvement advice to what you can realistically do.

I own itI can plan home improvements I rent itI need landlord permission for upgrades

How is your home mainly heated?

Different systems waste energy in different ways.

Gas combi boilerNo separate hot-water tank Gas boiler with a hot-water tankA cylinder stores hot water Heat pumpAir-source or ground-source Storage heatersUsually charge overnight Other electric heatingPanel, infrared or electric radiators Oil or LPG boilerDelivered fuel, not mains gas I am not sureWe will keep the advice general

Heating controls

What temperature is your main thermostat normally set to?

Choose the setting you use most often in winter.

18°C or lower 19°C 20°C 21°C 22°C or higher Not sure

How do you normally run your heat pump?

Heat pumps are usually most efficient when they maintain a fairly steady indoor temperature.

I keep it mostly steadyOnly a small set-back overnight or when out I turn it down a lot or off regularlyThen ask it to warm the house up quickly Not sure

How do you usually set your storage heaters?

The input control decides how much heat you buy; the output control decides how quickly it is released.

I adjust them around my routineLower output while I am out or asleep I leave the output high most of the timeHeat can run out too early in the day Not sure

Do you heat rooms that are rarely used?

For example, spare bedrooms, storage rooms or an unused dining room.

Yes, most rooms are heated the sameEven when a room is rarely used No, I already control rooms separatelyUsing TRVs, zones or room controls Not sure

Where does your home seem to lose heat?

Choose every statement that sounds like your home. It is fine to leave this blank if you are unsure.

It feels draughty around doors, windows or floorboards My loft insulation looks thin, or I can see the joists External walls feel noticeably cold Floors or rooms above unheated spaces feel cold I do not notice any obvious heat loss I am not sure

Which everyday habits apply to your home?

Choose every statement that is usually true. We will only recommend what is relevant.

TVs, consoles or chargers are often left on standby Some regularly used lights are not LED bulbs We usually wash clothes at 40°C or hotter We use a tumble dryer several times most weeks None of these, or I am not sure

Make your savings estimate more personal optional

Add annual usage from a bill or app. Leave it blank and we will use a broad estimate for your home type instead.

Electricity used per year (kWh) Gas used per year (kWh)

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