Energy bills are going through the roof and are all set to only go up in the coming months. That’s why, learning how to reduce your energy usage has become extremely important. This is especially important when you are planning house moves. Even simple things like overfilling the kettle or leaving the phone on standby can cost you hundreds of pounds a year.
If you are looking for ways to reduce your energy bills, these tips could make a huge difference:
Insulate Your Home
Avoiding heat loss can help keep you warm without keeping the heater on constantly. Insulate the loft, walls, floors and the roof to help trap heat inside the home and prevent heat loss.
Replace the Bulbs with LEDs
Although LEDs cost more, they are more energy efficient compared to incandescent bulbs. What’s more, LEDs boast a lifespan of 20,000 hours compared to 1,000 hours that bulbs last for.
Replacing one LED bulb in your home can help you save £153.40 every year.
Thermostat
You can reduce your energy bill by 3% for every degree
Draught-proof Your Home
If you live in a draughty house, nights are likely to feel colder and you are likely to turn on the heating frequently.
A sure-fire way to avoid this is to seal any draughty gaps across the house including doors, windows, wall and ceiling fittings, loft hatches, ceiling to wall joints, letterbox, floorboards, chimney and extractor fans.
Replace the Windows
Almost 40% of the heat escapes through the windows. Now is the time to consider replacing single-glazed windows with double-glazed windows. If your double-glazed windows are worn out, consider replacing them as well.
Don’t Block the Radiators
When we are tight on space, the easiest thing to do is to place an armchair or the sofa against the radiator. However, radiators don’t perform very well when they are blocked by things.
When you place anything next to or over a radiator, it blocks the airflow, resulting in lower heat. The boiler, in turn, will work harder, consuming more energy.
Turn Off Lights
Turn the lights off when you are not using them or when you are leaving a room.
Avoid the Tumble Dryer
Avoiding the tumble dryer for the clothes can help reduce your energy consumption. Instead, put the clothes on a rack inside or outside in the summer months.
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