Do you know someone who is struggling to stay warm in their home?
Do you know someone who is struggling to stay warm in their home?
Our award winning Stay Safe and Warm scheme can help - it is a completely FREE service for Cleveland residents.
To stay warmer this winter follow some of the advice below:
- Move furniture away from radiators to allow heat to circulate
- Curtains should be thick or lined and closed at dusk to keep heat in
- Use heating controls to hlp manage room temperatures and times
- Turning the room thermostat down by 1°C can save 10% off your bill
- Room temperatures should be set between 18°C and 21°C
- Remember a room stays warm for 45 minutes after you switch off the heating
- Setting your hot water thermostat to 60°C
- Place aluminium foil behind the radiators to reflect heat back into the room
- Draught proof windows and exterior doors with brush or PVC seals
- Fit a brush or spring flap to letterboxes and cover keyholes
For more information please visit www.clevelandfire.gov.uk/ssaw
