Save Energy and Reduce Your Bills

According to the Energy Saving Trust, the average home can save £340 per year by being more energy efficient.

This figure is set to rise as energy becomes more expensive, so it is vital that home owners make the necessary adjustments before being hit with high bills!

You can get tailored advice online using the Energy Saving Trusts’ Home Energy Check and by following good advice from reliable sources.

Here’s 10 top tips from the Trust to save energy and reduce your bills…

1. Look for caveties – Up to 30% of heat loss in a home is through caveties and ensuring your walls are properly insulated could save you around £160 per year. Like double glazing, caveties work by keeping you warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
2. Care for your boiler – Routine boiler checks are something that many people will forget about until something goes wrong, however your bills could be cut by ensuring your boiler is working efficiently. And if your boiler is over 15 years old, consider replacing it for a high-efficiency alternative that could save you up to 1/3rd off your heating bills immeditately.
3. Love your freezer – Fridge freezers are the hardest working appliance in our kitchens so make sure the door is never left open longer than necessary. Ensure your seals are working properly and defrost your freezer regularly.
4. Spot the logo – When buying new appliances, the energy saving recommended logo will help you purchase wisely.
5. Keep your tank wrapped up – Around £40 per annum could be saved by fitting a 75mm jacket around your hot water tank.
6. Curtain call – When it’s dark close the curtains, it’ll help keep heat in!
7. Be a bright spark – An energy efficient light bulb lasts 10x longer and saves around £3 off your electricity bills.
8. Double up – Fitting double glazing can save you around £140 per annum and reduce your heat loss by 50%.
9. Defeat the drafts - Filling gaps under skirting boards with beading or mastic sealant will save you about £25 per annum.
10. Insulate – Around £200 per annum could be saved by insulating your loft with 270mm thick insultation.