Energy bills are getting more expensive every year. Improving energy use can help you save more money. Some expert tips may require buying new equipment, but the following tips require no investment at all. You only need to do a few things regarding the use of energy in your home.
1. Turn Off Unused Appliances
Many lamps and other appliances use electricity when they are turned on. By turning off a few, you can save £24 in one year. You save more money and savings in connection with increasingly expensive electricity tariffs. Turning off the lights will save a lot of energy even if this is done within a few seconds. If you are not using the room, you can turn off the lights and leave the room dark.
2. Lower the Washing Machine Temperature
Did you know that lowering the temperature of your washing machine from 40°C to 30°C will make a big difference in terms of energy use? You can save £13 per year if you use the washing machine 4 times a week. If you set the temperature to 20°C you will save £24 per year. Temperature regulation is matters in this case.
3. Take a Quick Shower
According to estimates by the Energy Saving Trust, reducing bath time by one minute would reduce electricity bills by up to £4 per year for each person. Imagine if you could reduce more time. In addition to saving on electricity bills, you can also save on water bills by taking a shower faster.
4. Reduce or Stop Using the Tumble Dryer
Tumble dryers play a big role in your electricity bill. You might think it would be best not to use it or use it less. If you use UK Power’s energy calculator you’ll find that ten hours of tumble dryer use in a year cost over £43. You can save more if you can reduce tumble dryer usage.
5. Set Room Thermostat
You can save 55 pounds a year by lowering your home’s temperature by 1°C. If you use a room thermostat, you should set the temperature between 18°C-21°C. That is the most comfortable temperature for you to use.
In terms of saving on electricity bills, if you are working from home, you can ask for taxes to reduce your bill. This tax can provide a discount of £62.40 to £125.