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EDF and Octopus has warned customers to seal their homes as a big problem sweeps England. The two energy giants, which are rivalled by British Gas, OVO, EOn and more, have spoken out ahead of Christmas over the need to draught-proof.

Octopus said: "A continuous draught can quickly undo all the good work of your heating - essentially wasting energy. Identifying and plugging up draughts around doors, windows and other gaps can help trap warmth in and make your gas spend go further. Read more about home insulation below.

"Professional draught-proofing can cost a few hundred pounds. You can also find draughts yourself using the back of your hand, or with a thermal camera and make your own excluders for free using old fabric scraps.

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