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Friday May 25
Poor control of domestic heating and hot water is costing consumers over £3.2 billion per year, or £122 for the average home.
This is according to UK time switch maker Sangarno, based on the latest government statistics.
MD Mark Robinson says:
"The home energy controls gap exists because many homes lack one or more of the three basics: a heating programmer, room thermostats or thermostatic radiator valves. Its also because consumers need better educating on how to set their controls properly."
UK householders spent over £31.4 billion on gas and electricity in 2010, with an estimated 83% going on heating and hot water. The company estimates that consumers could slash their heat and hot water bills on average by an eighth by using the right controls” a step which for many could make the biggest energy saving.
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