Supporting those in need to draughtproof their home for free, saving energy, money and cutting carbon! #DraughtBusters based in Reading
Reading, England
Joined June 2023
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Was that snow in Reading? ❄️ If you're feeling the cold creeping through gaps around your windows and doors, you're not alone.
DraughtBusters Reading provides FREE draughtproofing to households in need 📖 Read our full guide with 5 DIY tips: draughtbusters.net/keep-the-…
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Read tips and advice on our website on reducing or eliminating condensation, alongside finding out how we support those in need to draughtproof their homes for free. draughtbusters.net/learn/con…
#draughtproofing #draughtbusters #condensation #rdguk #readinguk
DraughtBusters provides free, practical help to people struggling to pay their heating bills because their homes are cold and draughty
We work by referral @ReadingCounci Energy Support Team and others draughtbusters.net/get-suppo…
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ALT An orange background with bricks on it reads "Live in a cold draughty home? Find out about practical draughtproofing support www.draughtbusters.net." There is an outline of a house and inside a photo of a girl that looks cold with a woolly hat on and wrapped in a blanket. Below in a light blue bubble reads " Find out about support available from: Reading Borough Council's Energy Support Team (0118 937 3747) and Reading Citizens Advice (0808278 7819). A blue star reads " Get Reffered"
Winter is coming and we're back, helping people in need in the Reading UK area with practical home draughtproofing for free and loads of tips online draughtbusters.net/ #rdguk #draughtbusters #fuelpoverty
As the weather warms we are pausing our practical DraughtBusting, ending the 24/25 winter season (which has been a busy one). Just check out some of these draughty issues we've seen,
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#DraughtBusters #draughtproofing #ReadingUK #Rdguk #Energybills
Over the last draughtbusting season we’ve continued to see lots of problems with trickle vents. Read about one of our latest encounters in our DraughtBusters Journal
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#tricklevents #draughtproofing #draughtbusters #readinguk #rdguk #energybills
It was great to chat the the Henley Standard the other week at the Energy Show on all things #draughtproofing and #DraughtBusters
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DraughtBusters Reading were at the #EnergyShow in Henley the other week, sharing about what we do, who we support and giving draughtproofing tips.
It was a free event showing how homeowners can improve their energy consumption
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"The only way that I can explain this patch of melted frost is by thinking that an awful lot of warm air is rising up inside the soil pipe box and getting into the loft, causing the frost to melt. What does the frost look like on your roof? " #draughtbusters #rdguk
It's still cold out there! If you or someone you know are facing difficulties in paying your energy bills, living in energy poverty, in a cold draughty home, then you may be eligible for free Draughtbusters support. draughtbusters.net/get-suppo… #Draughtproofing #NetZero #Rdguk
Would you like to volunteer and become a local Reading DraughtBuster, draughtproofing the homes of those in need. Sounds like something you're interested in then get in touch!
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#Volunteer #DraughtBusters #DraughtProofing #Rdguk #ReadingUK #readinguk
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Next week is Energy Saving Week. We believe it's crucial to teach young people about energy saving as they are the consumers of the future. Schools and youth organisations can use our free assemblies to start the conversation: buff.ly/4hgFV3z
Do you have a cold kitchen? Read our latest journal to find out more: Why your Kitchen might be cold: Finding Draughts under your kitchen cabinets
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#DIYKitchen #DraughtBusters #Draughts #ColdHome #energypoverty #ReadingUK #Rdguk #EnergySupport
New Year, Same Wonderful You!
(but let's make it with better draughtproofing).
Wishing all our DraughtBusters community a less draughty 2025. Find out more at draughtbusters.net/
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Our #DraughtBusters volunteers were at a home the other week and found this door that needed draughtproofing. They got to work and installed a door brush draught excluder. Get support and loads of DIY advice on our website. draughtbusters.net/get-suppo… #Rdguk #EnergyPoverty
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- @Readingcouncil's latest #HouseholdSupportFund scheme for low-income residents is active. Some will automatically receive their payment, while others may need to apply.
For more information & eligibility, visit:
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Christmas time can put a lot of pressure on finances. If you're struggling, don’t hesitate to ask for help.
Our Money Matters advice pages have information on food support, finding a warm space, benefits advice, mental health help and more.
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ALT Young child sitting with their mum holding a teddy bear. Text reads: Cost of living advice and support. Stay safe, warm, and well this Christmas.
It's been a while since we've had a #DraughtBustersQA and it's a question we're often asked.
"How can I find if I have draughts in my home?
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#draughproofing #ventilation #findingdraughts #draughtbusters #energysavingtips #winterishere #GreenHomes #rdguk
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The deadline to apply for Pension Credit is Saturday 21 December. This is a way to top up your income and receive the Winter Fuel Payment. #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay
It's #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay .DraughtBusters are here to provide free practical support for those in need.
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Contact the Reading Energy Support Team to be referred
#draughtproofing #fuelpoverty #rdguk #Berkshire
