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Some energy saving advice for electric radiator owners

Energy efficient electric radiators are becoming ever more popular in our homes thanks to their environmentally friendly, energy saving ways, but are owners making the most of their new heating gadgets? Electric radiators do more than simply heat your home - they help you manage how its heated by giving you an incredible amount of control. Used in the right way, they can really help you cut down your energy bills. So what are people likely to be overlooking?

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Can I Make My House Warm Up Faster?

I’m sure we all share that mutual feeling of coming home from work, ridiculously tired, swearing at the cold wind and fantasizing about our warm and cosy beds, only to find out that our house… is even colder than the outdoors. This leads us to some drastic decisions and important questions such as ‘will turning my thermostat up really high make my house warm up faster?’.

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Landlords: warm your way to better energy efficiency

Are you one of those landlords who begrudgingly pays the bills offering an 'all inclusive' rent package to your tenants? Perhaps you choose to do that because you thought it would save you money in the long run and make life easier for whoever lives there, but what happens when it doesn't go to plan? You're stuck with huge energy bills throughout the year with barely any control. You probably haven't thought about alternative electric heating solutions, but the truth is they could save you a bundle...

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Will you save money on your heating by 'going electric'?

If a salesperson gave you a straight, one word answer to that question, they'd likely be telling lies in order to secure a sale. The truth is, there are so many considerations it's often difficult to tell without getting some more details about the property and your lifestyle. Certainly, appliances like energy efficient electric radiators have the potential to save you lots of money, but only when they are applied and used in the right way. So what things should you weigh up when considering which route to go down?

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Five energy saving myths you shouldn't fall for

Most of us make small efforts now and again to cut down on our energy usage, if not to save the environment then most certainly to save our wallets, but it's energy saving is quickly becoming a cornerstone of every day living. As energy prices soar, we do what we can to save a few pennies here and a few pennies there, and it all counts. Or does it? Let's take a look at some of the most popular energy saving tricks and ideas that don't actually work...

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Top 3 eco friendly heating solutions for your home in 2015

For many, saving money on their home heating is the main thing when it comes to choosing new systems. For others, the environment takes center stage and finding a clean, green heating solution is the number one objective. If you've got an interest in either of these things, then the top 3 eco-friendly heating solutions of the 2015 should be of interest to you...

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Some gadgets and tools to help you save energy this winter

We're always on the lookout to save energy and cut back on our expenditure, but it isn't easy when the cold season comes. At Eco Stores Direct we've got a wide range of energy saving products, from energy efficient electric radiators to stylish infrared heating panels, but what if haven't upgraded your heating system yet? There are still some interesting ways you can save energy that you perhaps hadn't even thought of...

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Is electric heating cheaper than gas?

Many people, when moving to a new home or perhaps buying properties to rent, are faced with a very important and difficult decision - which heating solution to use. It can drastically affect the value of your property, its appeal to tenants if you're renting out, and how your property feels from day to day. Of course, the main question on everyone's lips when they're trying to decide between various heating solutions is, which is cheaper - gas or electric?

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How to Deal With Energy Companies - What Are Your Rights?

We're now gaining significant ground in the battle to give control back to the consumer when it comes to energy suppliers. Ofgem have recently announced a 3-day energy switching policy making it easier for consumers to shop around for the best deal, and Npower have been ordered to pay back money to consumers after a billing blunder. But with the energy landscape changing so rapidly, it's important to know your rights as a consumer...

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Finally, Switching Energy Provider Will Be Quicker and Simpler...

At long last, efforts to pass more control onto consumers when it comes to their energy providers and tariffs have been successful. Ofgem have agreed a deal with energy firms which will see switching times reduced to just 3 days with a 14 day cooling off period for all customers. Hopefully this will encourage more people to switch more frequently, helping them reduce their energy bills and keep costs down.

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