Keeping your home warm and managing energy costs can sometimes feel difficult, but small everyday changes can make a real difference. This page shares simple, practical tips you can start using right away to help lower your energy use and make your home feel more comfortable.

We are currently focusing on getting all our properties (where possible) to EPC rating C and above. You can learn more about these upgrades on our Retrofit Projects page.

Quick wins – Easy tips you can do today

Additional hints and tips

• Use Your Heating Wisely

  Your heating makes the biggest difference to your energy use. Small adjustments can help keep costs down.

  • Set your thermostat between 18–21°C.
  • Heat the rooms you use most and turn radiators down in rooms you do not use often.
  • Use heating timers so it only runs when needed.

  Some homes are also receiving heating system upgrades as part of our wider retrofit work, helping to keep warmth in more efficiently. To learn more, visit our Retrofit Projects page.

• Keep the heat In

  Stopping heat from escaping helps your home stay warm for longer.

  • Close curtains or blinds at night to keep warmth inside.
  • Move furniture away from radiators so heat can circulate properly.
  • Use draught excluders around doors or letterboxes.

  Retrofit improvements such as wall or loft insulation can also help keep warmth inside. You can read more about this on our Retrofit Projects page.

• Ventilate without losing warmth

  Good ventilation helps prevent damp and condensation, while keeping your home healthy.

  • Do not block air vents.
  • Open windows briefly each day to refresh indoor air.
  • Use extractor fans when cooking or showering, if you have them.

  Some retrofit works include improved ventilation systems designed to move moisture out of your home while keeping the warmth in. Visit our Retrofit Projects page for more information.

• Smarter use of appliances

  Everyday appliances use small amounts of energy that can add up over time.

  • Turn lights off when leaving a room.
  • Switch to LED bulbs to use less electricity.
  • Only fill the kettle with the water you need.
  • Wait until you have a full load before using the washing machine.

   

• Save on hot water

  Reducing hot water use can also lower energy costs.

  • Take shorter showers – even one minute less can make a difference.
  • Fix dripping taps as soon as possible.
  • Use eco settings on appliances if available.
• Simple comfort tips
  • Layer up clothing indoors before turning the heating up.
  • Use blankets or throws in the evening.
  • Keep doors closed between rooms to help hold warmth where needed.

Retrofit – Bigger improvements for a warmer future

While these simple actions can make a real difference, some homes are also being improved through our retrofit programme. Retrofit means upgrading homes to make them more energy efficient, warmer, and cheaper to run. We are currently focusing on properties with an EPC rating of C or below.

To learn more about what retrofit involves and how it can benefit your home, please visit our Retrofit Projects page.

Working together for warmer homes

By following these small steps, you can make your home feel more comfortable while helping reduce your energy use. Combined with our ongoing retrofit work, these changes support warmer, greener, and more affordable homes for everyone.

Useful Links

Liverpool City Council – Get help with your bills 

Energy Saving Trust

Ofgem – Energy advice households