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Smarter heating and hot water tips to save money
How to get these costs down.
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Heating and hot water can account for two-thirds of your power bill. You can reduce these costs with simple, immediate actions and long-term upgrades.
For quick savings:
- Set your hot water cylinder to 60°C and fix drips.
- Only heat rooms you are using.
- Clean heat pump filters monthly.
For major long-term savings, upgrade to efficient heat pumps. Eligible homeowners can also access grants from the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme to help cover insulation and heating costs.
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