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Cold homes contribute to 1600 extra deaths in NZ per year

Cleaning mould with white vinegar kills it

The current average rate of increase in electricity prices is 8.5%

Hot water heating is 38% of household energy use

NZ has one of the highest rates of asthma in the OEDC that’s 1 in 4 children, costing us about $4 billion per year

Every $1 spent on insulation equates to a $5-$7 return in health and energy benefits.

Damp air is harder to heat

At 3% inflation, household energy bills are set to double again in the next 20 years

The recommended temperature for bedrooms is 16-18 degrees

The recommended temperature for living rooms is 18-22 degrees

Warmer drier homes = fewer hospital admissions

Space heating is 36% of household energy use

NZ homes are expensive to run, we spent approx $250m on inadequate heating

Insulation makes your home warmer, drier and healthier….and it lasts for generations

Damp air causes respiratory problems

Opening windows 20 minutes per day exchanges air making home easier to heat

Insulating a home is an investment for future generations who live in the house

Drying clothes inside creates 5 litres of moisture per day

Un-flued gas heaters create 1 litre of moisture per hour

The recommended temperature for utility or laundry rooms is 14-16 degree

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