Page 16 • The HERALD • 14th November 2024 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v WATERSIDE NETWORK GROUP: MEMBER FOCUS by Simon Chadwick o ers a one-stop solution for your essential services. From energy and broadband to mobile and insurance, UW consolidates these into a single, convenient package, o en at lower rates than traditional suppliers. By bundling bills, customers can save time, simplify their payments, and potentially reduce costs. And Fairbills doesn’t stop at residential services. It also provides whole-ofmarket options for businesses, helping companies nd competitive deals on energy, telecommunications, card payments, and other essential services. So, whether you’re a homeowner looking to streamline bills or a business seeking better deals, I can help you with a straightforward, cost-e ective solution tailored to your needs. Just use the Fairbills contact details in the listing, opposite. Remember, for bills that are Fair, talk to Claire. As winter approaches, keep energy costs down by making small adjustments at home and work. Simple actions like these can make a big di erence in reducing your energy bill. 1. Insulate Your Property: Proper insulation in your lo , walls, and even pipes can prevent heat loss and make your space more energy-efficient. Consider adding dra excluders to doors and windows. 2. Lower Your ermostat: Reducing the temperature by just one degree can cut your heating bill by up to 10%. Use a programmable thermostat to set the heating lower when you’re asleep or out of the house. 3. Use Heavy Curtains: ick, thermal curtains can help keep the warmth in and the cold out, especially if you close them as soon as it gets dark. 4. Re ect Heat Back: Place foil panels or heat-re ective sheets behind radiators on external walls to push more warmth back into the room, rather than letting it escape through the walls. 5. Turn O Appliances: Devices le on standby still use power. Make sure to switch o and unplug electronics when they’re not in use. Consider using smart plugs to manage this more easily. 6. Service Your Boiler: Regular maintenance can help your boiler run more e ciently, preventing costly breakdowns and ensuring it’s working at its best throughout winter. 7. Ensure You’re Not Paying Too Much For Your Energy: Fairbills are partnered with UW (Utility Warehouse), which Fawley Garage have been keeping the people motoring on the Waterside for decades. Based on Calshot Road, Fawley, it’s a busy familyrun business rich with vehicle-based knowledge and experience. Servicing and diagnostics form the backbone of what Fawley Garage o ers, with expertise in issues such as clutches, head gaskets, brakes, exhausts and battery problems. ey can tackle a host of additional issues and general repairs across a range of makes and models to get you up and running, and back on the road once more. You can also book your next MOT through Fawley Garage, ensuring your vehicle is running to DVSA requirements. An in-house tyre bay is also available. If you breakdown, or your vehicle requires recovery for another reason, then you can use Fawley Garage’s recovery service. ey’ll collect the car and deliver it directly to the garage to diagnose any faults and organise repairs, meaning one less worry for you. What’s more, courtesy cars are available to keep you on the road while work is carried out. To book an MOT, service, or to nd out more, contact Fawley Garage at the details in the featured member box, opposite. Fawley Garage Managing Household Bills and Supporting Businesses by Claire at Fairbills Claire at Fairbills
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