With energy prices at a record high and set to increase even further, you might be thinking of ways to cut down your energy bills.
As Winter approaches, here are our top tips to help reduce your energy consumption and keep bills to a minimum.
Turn off sockets
A simple way to cut down energy consumption is to turn off appliances left on standby. If you struggle to remember to turn appliances overnight, you could use plug sockets that can be controlled via your phone, or use timer plugs to schedule appliances to be turned on and off when you know you're not at home.
Install a smart thermostat
Switch to Energy Efficient appliances
Whilst replacing a perfectly good appliance won't save you a lot of money, swapping old appliances for high efficiency appliances is a worthwhile investment. Look for A+++ rated appliances as these use less energy, helping cut your energy bills.
Cooler clothes washes
Washing clothes at a lower temperature helps reduce your energy consumption, and if you can condense the number of cycles you do per week this will cut your usage even further.
Stop the draught
Retaining heat in your property is key to cutting your energy consumption, as a draughty home can cause it to lose heat quicker, making you want to keep your heating on for longer. Investing in double glazing helps insulate your home, as well as sealing cracks, lining your letterbox and blocking unused chimneys.