The sun is shining brighter and the weather is getting warmer in the beautiful city of London.  This could only mean one thing: summer is fast approaching! Summer is an exciting time for not only tourists, but locals as well.  However, with warmer temperatures comes higher electricity bills. It is important to inspect your London flat, to make sure your flat is up to par for cutting energy costs and to avoid any future damages and repairs.

Check out these tips on cutting energy costs and making your London flat, summer happy!

• Have a professional check your air conditioner— It is recommended to have it checked at least once a year.  No one wants an air conditioner to go out during a blistering hot day.
• Dust off those fans! — Those long winter months spells trouble for the amount of dust that accumulates on fans.  Although it may seem like a hassle, dusting off fans will create maximum efficiency and less dust.
• Clean the air filters— Having clean filters is important for both the heating and cooling systems in your homes.  If you have washable furnace/HVAC system filters those can be easily cleaned and reused.  The benefit of having those, is that you only need to replace it once every few years, hence saving you money.
• Programmable thermostat— Having a programmable thermostat will give you control over temperatures, in the end saving you money! This will help prevent the air from running all day and all night.

Implementing these simple steps will not only make your wallet happier, but will create a more relaxing and comfortable summer environment for your London flat.