As energy prices rise and the cold winter months approach, many wonder how to save energy at home and avoid eye-watering bills come October.
Currently, the annual energy bill for a household is £1,971. However, from 1 October, the cost is due to rise 80% – to £3,549.
Today, the new prime minister, Ms Truss, will announce her plans to limit this price; however, there are many changes you can make to reduce your energy bills.
Here are some easy ones:
- Turning off lights when you leave a room
- Limiting your time in the shower instead of taking baths
- Not leaving your devices on standby
- Addressing window and door draughts
Service Manager Darren Leigh at SDG Electrical and Mechanical Engineering LTD has identified six areas where you can make small changes at home and save money.
These six categories are: electricity, windows and doors, hot water, cold water, lighting, and heating.
He told the Bedford Independent: “These six categories give tips and advice in the areas that will cost you the most money.
“Regarding hot water, you should insulate any exposed pipework to retain the hot water temperature, and you can even do this from home as materials are readily available from DIY shops.
“Also, turn down the temperature on combi boilers to no less than 50 degrees. If you reduce your temperature and lag your pipework, this will help.”
Darren also advised small changes such as filling your washing machine and dishwasher fully, setting your washing machine to 30 degrees, and changing your conventional bulbs to LED lights (cheaper and longer-lasting).
“Try not to overfill your kettle and only fill what you need; this could save you on average £33.00 a year, which although not a massive number will make a difference.
“Use your tumble dryers less, if at all… tumble dryers, hot water cylinders and gas boilers are the three appliances that use the most amount of energy,” he said.
To find out more information on these categories, visit SDG Electrical and Mechanical Engineering LTD.
