With the cost of living reaching alarming record highs, saving money on energy has never been more important. These long-term and short-term solutions could help you save your hard-earned money.
Double glazing is among the easiest and most effective ways to insulate your home. Inevitably, our home will lose some heat through its windows, walls, and roof, but you can take steps to reduce this loss as much as possible.
Professionally fitted double glazing provides excellent thermal insulation and maintains the maximum amount of heat in your home.
Because the windows keep the heat inside, you won't need to turn up the heating as high or leave it on for as long.
For more information, see our article 'Can Double Glazed Windows Reduce Energy Bills?'.
Keeping track of your consumption in real time with a smart meter is one of the most effective ways to reduce it. Using smart meters eliminates the uncertainty of estimated energy bills, so you only pay for what you use.
uPVC composite doors are well known not just for their security but also for their energy efficiency. These types of doors are constructed with a thick, solid core. This makes it more difficult for air to escape, keeping your home warm and reducing energy costs.
For more information, see our article '10 Signs You Need a Replacement Front Door'.
Save 40% of the energy used on laundry by washing clothes at 30 degrees rather than at higher temperatures. The majority of modern washing detergents are equally effective at lower temperatures. Also, only wash your clothes once you have a full load.
If you leave an appliance plugged in and switched on at the wall, it will consume 'standby energy', also known as 'vampire power'.
This standby mode can account for around 300 watts per hour.
To avoid this waste of energy, simply turn off your appliances (e.g. TV, laptop, PC, chargers, etc.) whenever possible.
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