Energy Saving Top Tips

With the latest announcement about price increases, what can you do to look after those pennies and still afford the bills?

With all these tips – the saving could be around - £150 per year!!

Simple tips and tricks to manage your bills at home

Lowering your thermostat by 1 degree can save you 10% on your bill
Fitting low energy bulbs can save £5 per year
Reducing tumble dryer usage – if you can dry clothes outside this is cheapest, otherwise perhaps a heated or ceiling airer as alternatives to standard clothes airers This can save you £40 a year
Only fill the kettle with what you need. A half filled kettle will use less power this can save you £8 a year
Try timing yourself for shorter showers 5-10 minutes is optimum. – you can get shower timers free cutting a minute apparently can save £15 in energy bills and the same in water bills per person per year.
Washing at 30 degrees and having a full load can save you £20 a year
Only run the dishwasher on full – can save you £10 a year
Adjust the temperatures of the radiators – cooler in the bedroom and warmer in the living spaces.
Keep furniture away from radiators
Try radiator reflectors or foil behind to push heat into the room
Bleed your radiators to ensure no airblocks
Closing curtains and doors can keep heat in the rooms you want it.
Switch appliances off standby – can save you £40 per year

This page has some other suggestions based on your situation – Simple Energy advice

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