Friday, 08/11/2024 | 02:02 GMT+7
At Money Dashboard
we're all for finding new ways to help you save money – and if they help out
the environment too that can only be a good thing. Here are a few of the best
energy-saving tips that won't cost you a penny.
1.Check
you're on the best energy tariff. See all the latest energy prices for your
home with our price comparison engine.
2.Turn your
shower power down. This will mimic the effect of a water-saving shower head,
which can save a house of four around £175 a year on energy bills.
3.Set your
washing machine to 30oC. Dropping it from 40oC could reduce your energy
consumption by 40%.
4.Wash up
in a bowl. This means you won't need to keep the hot tap running, using
unnecessary water and energy.
5.Stop
charging your phone when the battery’s full. Fully charged laptops and mobile
phones will still drain electricity, increasing your yearly bills by £60.
6.Turn down
your thermostat. uSwitch claims that turning down your heating by just 1°C can
save as much as £60 a year.
7.Set a
timer on your hot water boiler. If you're on an Economy 7 tariff, it’s cheaper
to heat your hot water at night. Use our free budgeting software to see how
much you could save by making the switch.
8.Keep your
doors closed. Get everyone in the house on board and you'll trap much more heat
in.
9.Turn off
the tap when brushing your teeth. It can save a staggering 17,500 litres of
water a year.
10.Make the
most of your oven. Use your oven’s full capacity where possible, and avoid
using the bigger space for small dishes.
11.Keep
your fridge and freezer full. A fully stocked fridge or freezer is more
efficient, as you won't be cooling down empty spaces.
12.Remove
clothes from the dryer before they’re done. They'll be quicker to iron and
you'll use less energy.
13.Keep the
lid on your saucepans. It'll mean using less water and less energy, as your
food will cook quicker.
14.Fill
your washing machine. Running your washing machine can make up 7% of your
household bills, so get the most out of each cycle.
15.Block
your chimney. If you never use your fireplace, block it up with plasterboard.
16.Free
cavity wall insulation. 90% of homes that need cavity wall insulation can now
get it for free.
17.Free
solar panels. In some parts of England, homeowners with suitable roofs are
eligible for free solar panels.
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