With prices of pretty much all our household bills rising it’s important to consider where we can be saving energy and money. If your appliances are fairly new they should have energy efficiency ratings on them. When purchasing new appliances you should always opt for the most energy efficient ones as these will save you money in the long run.

Many appliance that use a lot of energy like a washing machine, dish washer or tumble dryer usually have an eco setting. Often people avoid these as it takes the appliance longer to run a cycle. This setting does however save energy, therefore money. In the case of a washing machine and dishwasher this setting uses less water and washes at a lower temperature saving lots of energy.

Lots of people wash their clothes at 40 degrees however most of the washing detergent companies state that their products work just as well washing at 30 degrees. By turning your washing machine down from 40 to 30 degrees you could be saving as much as 40% ...
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Automatic doors, like garage doors and roller shutter doors, might operate well as part of an overall home safety system. Whilst these kinds of appliances are by and large for entering and exiting a building, they are also part of your overall security, and their importance in this area should never be underestimated. After all, the door is the main way in which a burglar or intruder would gain access, so a high quality door is going to help prevent this. When thinking of the best ways to secure and protect your property, it is always helpful to think of a wider system and look at things as a whole. If you have things like alarm systems and window retractable bars in place, then your safety automatic doors should also be a part of this system. You can link everything up to Wi-Fi to help them operate as one central protective unit.
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In an industrial environment, the entrances to the building are going to be more important than the entrances to, say, a domestic building. This is because you will need the entrance to be reinforce in terms of security, but also in terms of safety, making sure your commercial space is a safe place to work. Industrial roller shutters can help, offering you security, functionality and safety all in one. They are a very good type of door to choose for commercial applications and spaces of all sizes, as they come in a virtually limitless number of sizes. How do industrial roller shutter doors work?  Industrial doors will often be electrically operated, or at least will give you this option. They can then be operated using a switch or a remote control, giving you easy, quick access to your building. If you are going to be using the entrance a lot, then you can automate the process of going in and out to make sure you gain maximum efficiency from your working space. The door is...
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Security shutters are most often used on commercial buildings, offering them protection from break ins and vandalism. They are operated electrically, so the shutter will slide down over the door and lock into place. However, they might also be useful in homes. Whilst they might not be the prettiest addition to a property, they can come in different colours and finishes to make them more attractive. But the main reason you would have them would be to protect your home. Security shutters can be used to give lots of additional protection, so they can be really good if you live in a high crime area. They will give you extra peace of mind if you use them at night. They might also be useful for ground floor flats and bungalows, where it is good to have some additional protection from break ins. Choose a brand that offers quality shutters and will install them for you as well.
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