Saving Energy Tips
Energy Saving Hacks That Could Save You Money!
- Switch off your appliance standby.
You can save around £55* on average a year in the UK by simply remembering to turn your equipment off standby mode.
Most electrical appliances could be turned off at the plug without upsetting any programming. It is worth considering a standby saver or smart plug that allows you to turn all your appliances from standby to off in one go.
It is always best to check the instructions for any appliances you are not sure about.
Some satellite and digital TV recorders might need to remain plugged in so they can keep abreast of any programmes you wish to record.
5 appliances you should always switch off to save energy
- Draught-proof older doors, windows and conservatories.
Unless your home is exceptionally new, you lose heat through draughts around doors, windows and conservatories, even gaps around the floor, or up the chimney.
Professional draught-proofing of windows, doors and blocking cracks in floors and skirting boards can cost around £225*, but can save around £45* a year on energy bills.
DIY draught proofing can be much cheaper.
Find out more about draft proofing:
A helpful guide to draught-proofing – Energy Saving Trust
- Turn off the lights when you leave a room!
Did you know that this could save you up to £20* per annum on your energy bills. Also, consider replacing all the lights in your home with LED bulbs which will help you save even more!
From shorter showers to turning off lights, how much money do energy-cutting tips really save?
- Carefully using your washing machine.
You could save around £28* a year from your energy bill just by using your washing machine more carefully, using a 30 degree cycle instead of high temperatures and trying to reduce the number of loads that you do.
- Avoiding the tumble dryer!
Try to use this appliance by drying clothes outside as much as possible and using clothes hangers in the home. There are decorative examples on the market that hang from the ceiling for example. Avoiding using the tumble dryer as much could save you up to £60* per year!
Cost of running a tumble dryer | Domestic & General.
- Spend less time in the shower!
Did you know that dropping your shower time to 4 minutes could save a typical household £70* a year on their energy bills!
3 Things You Can Do to Save Water in the Shower.
- Have a shower instead of a bath!
There is nothing like a long, relaxing soak in the bath, however, swapping just one bath a week for a 4 minute shower could save you £12* a year on your energy bills.
Find out how saving water at home can help your wallet and the environment.
What costs more, taking a bath or a shower? | Metro News
- Be smart in the kitchen.
Having a cup of tea in the morning is possibly one of the most important things we do in the day!
The humble kettle is one of our most used appliances, however we all have been guilty of overfilling the kettle with more water than we are likely to use.
Overfilling the kettle could be costing you up to £11* per year on your electricity bill.
Saving Energy In The Kitchen – Which?
- Fill your dishwasher before you put it on!
Using your dishwasher when it is full reduces the amount of electricity that you are using but also the amount of water, cutting down by one use per week could be saving you up to £14* per year!
Does Using a Dishwasher Save Money? | Finish® UK
- Check your insulation.
If you have a hot water cylinder, make sure that it is effectively insulated, the British Standard Jacket is 80mm thick, by taking proper care of your hot water cylinder, you could save £35* per year.
Insulating the cylinder, along with the water tank, pipes and radiators is a simple and effective way to save money on your bills.
Measures to help reduce home heat loss – Energy Saving Trust
- *Price savings are taken from a variety of resources and are all approximate and correct at the time of this blog being published.
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