Thermal image cameras available in Wiltshire to get homes set for winter
They're free of charge and can be borrowed for a week
Thermal imaging cameras are available for people in Wiltshire to borrow to check their homes for heat loss.
They're available from Wiltshire libraries for up to a week and are free of charge.
The Council has made them available for people to make small improvements, such as covering gaps causing drafts in the home, or consider if more substantial home upgrades would be appropriate such as insulation.
It's hoped it will help reduce health inequalities that are caused by cold homes, including worsening conditions such as respiratory and cardiovascular disease and poor mental health.
11 cameras are available and can be reserved at Wiltshire library.
The camera connects to a smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth and used with the FLIR ONE app.
Cllr Ian Blair-Pilling, Cabinet Member for Public Health, Communities, Leisure and Libraries, said: “I’m really pleased that we have been able to make thermal imaging technology available to residents so they can easily see what improvements could be made to their home to make it more energy efficient.
“With energy prices going up there may be small things residents can do to reduce their bills for winter and keep their homes warm to prevent health conditions, such as covering gaps around doors or windows, or get an insight into whether they need substantial upgrades such as insulation for their homes.
“Even if you live in a modern or energy efficient home, I would encourage you to borrow a camera free of charge to see where your home might be losing heat from and what simple steps you could take to save money on your energy bills.
“This project is another example of the huge amount of work we are doing to meet our climate objectives for the county while also supporting our business plan objective of empowering residents to live full, healthy and enriched lives.”