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    Find great ways to make your home warm, dry and healthier - and keep your power bills down too.

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Energy saving appliances

An appliance with more stars on the Energy Rating Label is more energy efficient, saving money on your running costs.

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    Save your own energy — let efficient appliances do the hard work for you.

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    Before you buy a new appliance, check the Energy Rating Label. More stars means the appliance is more energy efficient, and will cost you less to run.

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