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| LED lightbulb & coin stack image by Magnetic Mcc, thanks to Shutterstock |
With summer now a distant memory, many of us are tempted to turn on the heating and feel a bit of warmth again! Then, not to mention the nights getting darker a lot faster, so we’re seemingly going through lightbulbs quicker than ever! For many of us, using more energy during the winter months is a worrying prospect – energy prices are soaring, and our bills are not only confusing, but also high.
So, what can you do to make sure you’re making the
most of the energy you have? And how can you save money in the long term? Read on for some helpful advice and handy tips on saving
money on your energy bills.
Switch to LED lighting
Yes. Replacing your lightbulbs with LED lighting can save
you a fortune in electricity bills and also bulbs – check them out here! Traditional energy saving
bulbs are great, but many homeowners dislike the dim light they first emit when
they’re switched on. LED bulbs are instantly bright, available in a huge range
of colours, warmth and styles and use 90% less electricity than traditional
bulbs!
If you’re already using LED or energy saving bulbs then make
sure that every light is switched off when you leave the room, and make sure
everyone in the home applies the same rule!
Draughts
There’s nothing worse than getting comfortable at home and
feeling a draught around your legs or head! To stop heat escaping through
gaps you'll need to find the source of the draught and take steps to
block it up. For windows and doors that let out heat, consider using draught
proof strips around the edges and the frames, and don’t forget a trusty draught excluder for
underneath the door.
If you have a chimney or fireplace that you don’t use, and
it’s causing a draught, then consider blocking it up with an inflatable pillow,
or call in an expert to fit a chimney pot cap. Don’t forget that you can also
cover up key holes and letter boxes on an evening to prevent warm air escaping!
It’ll stop you cranking up the thermostat and wasting/ paying for extra energy.
Switch up your appliances
It might be unrealistic to replace all your household items
with energy efficient models, so instead, consider upgrading your appliances
when the ones you have come to the end of their working lives. When you go to
purchase a new appliances, check out it’s EU energy efficiency rating as changing
your appliance to a more energy efficient one can actually save you hundreds of pounds each year, so it’s a really good investment.
Switch your energy supplier
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