As Prices continue to rise, these simple tips will help you keep the bills down.
They last up to 10 times longer than traditional bulbs, and use around 80% less energy. An energy-saving light bulb produces the same amount of light at 13-18w as the more traditional 60w bulb.This reduces energy costs and saves you up to £60 over the lifetime of the light bulb.
You can reduce your electricity bill and avoid emitting CO2, simply by not leaving your electrical products on stand-by. Switch them off and unplug them when not in use.
90% of energy a washing machine uses goes towards heating the water. A 30°C wash could save over a third of the energy you use when compared to washing at higher temperatures.
When using your dryer, ensure that it is full, but don’t overload. Tumble dryers consume more energy than most washing machines. In fact it’s much cheaper and better for the environment to use a washing line or a clothes horse if you can. If you do need to use a tumble dryer, make sure you use a fast spin on your washing as this removes more of the water.
Only use your dishwasher when you have a full load as a half load uses the same amount of energy. If possible, stop the dishwasher’s cycle when it gets to the drying stage, open it up and let the load dry naturally.
Only put in the amount of water you need, as over-filling each time wastes energy and money.
Look for the Energy Saving Recommended logo. These more efficient appliances could save you as much as £37 a year.
