Bills! Makes a stress-free day stressful. But what if we told you some money-saving hacks that could help you save a lot on your energy bills? After all, who wouldn’t like fewer digits on their ‘Total Amount Due” box? So, if you want to enjoy freedom from consistently rising bills, continue reading through this blog.
Unlock Hidden Savings with an Energy Check
First, start with an energy audit. Hire a licenced and certified energy auditor to identify issues in your electrical systems that are causing surge in electricity bills. Additionally, they will also share some major ways to cut your energy costs as well as design a proper plan of action to achieve lower energy bills.
Lights Off, Savings On
Just a simple switch off while leaving your room can save you up to £7 per year on your energy bills, says the Energy Saving Trust. Although you’d find it less, remember when you’ll apply our other money-saving hacks, these £7 would add up to make a big difference.
If you’re someone who routinely forgets the switch off routine, there is always an option to opt for smart bulbs. A little struggle today (changing your bulbs with smart ones) can save you in future. These smart bulbs can be turned off and on from anywhere through smart apps.
Slay Energy Vampires, Save on Bills
Ok, before you get more confident, let us tell you that there are electronics that draw power, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Even when off. We call them energy vampires. Collectively, they can drain around 75£ to 85 per annum from an average household.
Here’s what you need to do. Note down all the energy vampire devices. You can keep the essential appliances i.e., routers, clocks on. For non-essential appliances like chargers and entertainment systems; you can unplug them and link them to smart power strips. These strips completely cut the power of your vampire appliances. It may cost £20-30 (a standard power strip) but saves £45-50 every year by fully cutting off the standby power consumption.
Time to Embrace New LED Bulbs
LED bulbs consume around 90% less energy than the orthodox incandescent bulbs. Enough for motivation?
Insulation Upgrades = Long-Term Savings
Reading this for the first time? Read this: Insulating your basement or attic helps you save up to 15% on heating and cooling costs, says the Environmental Protection Agency.
Seal Every Inch for Maximum Efficiency
Found any small gaps or holes around your wires and pipes? They can amplify your energy loss to a significant rate. To save on the energy bills, you can seal the small gaps yourself using caulk or spray foam, or get them professionally air sealed.
Keep the Chill Out with Insulated Shades
Energy loss also happens through windows. Solution? A tight fit, cellular shades installed on the windows and you can save as much as 60% of heat gain, significantly reducing the energy loss.
Bright Roofs, Cooler Homes: Go Light-Coloured
If you’re considering a roof change, then hear us out; Replace your roof with a more light-coloured one. Lighter hues like white or light grey reflect sunlight and significantly lessen heat absorption, helping your home stay cooler and lower energy prices as a result.
Save on Bills with Thermal Curtains
A big reason for energy loss is your home not being hot during winter and cool during summer. For winters, you can benefit from insulated or thermal curtains. They hold heat inside your home during the cold season, helping you stay warmer with less heat. Of course, the savings on energy bills are a bonus i.e., save heat loss by 27% and up to £291 on an average household energy bill.
Take Control: Invest in Smart Metres Today
Another great way of saving on your energy bills is by keeping track of your consumption amount as well as the carbon footprint. A smart metre is always the go-to solution for this purpose. You can easily track your consumption patterns in real-time, allowing you to reduce the energy usage where not required. More amazing perks?
• Say goodbye to estimated bills, get more accurate ones.
• Top up from anywhere with prepay cards or keys.
Go Solar and Cut Your Bills & Carbon Footprint
These are modern times, where you can find the solar-powered version of almost any appliance used in your home. So why not invest in long-term gains? Replace your simple appliances with their solar-powered version and also save on their low maintenance requirements as well as lower replacement rates.
Lower Your Thermostat, Raise Your Savings
Just 1°C drop in your thermostat during winter and 1°C during summer, and you can save up to £80 per year; around 3% of savings on each degree of adjustment. You can well-imagine the difference this makes. What’s better? Use a programmable smart thermostat.
Cut Costs by Heating Where It Counts
Got an empty room? We suggest not heating it up. If you use individual radiator valves, then it means you can turn it off or reduce its use in other empty rooms, if any. You can cut down 4.5% off the typical UK household gas usage to save up to £50 per annum. Keep the doors between the connecting doors shut to prevent heat escape.
Power Down in the Kitchen: Simple Ways to Save
Keep It Ice-Free to Cut Energy Waste
Defrost your fridge or refrigerator on a daily basis to prevent them from using more energy than required.
Full Loads, Lower Bills
Fill the dishwasher before each cycle. Want to save at least £13 per year with just a simple practice? Just keep your dishwasher full and set to an economy setting.
Boil Smart, Save Big
Only boil the water you need. Avoid wasting time, energy, and money on boiling more water than you actually require. Only boil as much water as you need and save up to 83kW of electricity per annum.
Dust-Free Coils = Lower Energy Bills
Don’t forget to clean behind your fridge/refrigerator. The condensing soil in the coils cools and condenses the appliances. When dusty, they trap air and generate heat. More heat means more energy consumption. So, keep them clean to enjoy more energy efficiency.
Lid Your Saucepan, Slash Your Power Use
Trivial but efficient. Your food heats up in more time than with the lid on. So, keep your saucepan lids on and you could save up to 124kW of electricity per annum.
Smart Bathroom Habits for Big Energy Wins
Hot Water, High Costs:
Ok here’s an interesting fact. Around 12% of your gas-heated house’s energy bill is due to the water heated by your bathroom taps and shower. Want to save on it? Take shower instead of a bath. For a bath, a person consumes 100-200 litres of water, while a shower uses 40-60 litres. Taking only one bath a week instead of taking a 4-minute shower will significantly reduce the quantity of hot water you utilise, potentially saving you up to £40 per annum.
Track Every Drop: Save More with a Water Metre
Additionally, you can consider installing a water metre. Depending on your water provider and water usage, you could save with a water metre. Find out who supplies your water and contact them to find out more.
Budget-Friendly Investments That Pay Off
If you’re thinking what energy-saving appliances can I invest in, other than smart metres, LED bulbs, or solar-powered devices, then we’ve got exactly what you asked. Here’s the list of methods and appliances:
Hot Water Cylinder Jacket
Got a hot water tank? Then invest in a jacket right now and save potentially up to £50 a year. The jacket reduces the heat loss quantity of the cylinder, retaining the water heat for a longer duration, consequently preventing the use of more energy to heat it up.
Draught Proofing
Draught proofing involves sealing any gaps in your home through which heat escapes and cold air gets in. Just draught-proofing your chimney could save you up to £90 a year. Imagine the difference when you seal gaps in your doors, windows, and other areas.
Heated Electric Blankets
Heat people, not the room. Invest in heated electric blankets rather than standard heaters. Generally, the cost of each electric blanket is from £25 to 50, but the usage rate is as low as 3p/hr of electricity with the highest setting.
Programmable Thermostats
A programmable thermostat can auto-adjust temperatures depending on your schedule, providing effective heating and cooling only when required. This can save up to £150 per year.
Thermostatic Valve
Add a thermostatic valve to radiators to control the temperature of each radiator, helping you prevent energy wastage.
Energy-Efficient Showerheads
These showerheads reduce your water usage than standard ones, saving up to £20 per annum.
Invest Wisely: Cut Costs and Carbon for Years to Come
We’ll share some more appliances to invest in, but not just for cash savings, but carbon saving as well:
Go Green with Low-Carbon Electric Heating
Low-carbon electric heating systems, such as an air source heat pump, help lower your carbon footprint, allowing you to show more responsibility towards your planet. And as a responsible citizen, you may also enjoy some specific tariffs, particularly designed to support your heating system, meaning more money saved.
Invest in A-rated Appliances
Planning to buy new electronics in the market? We suggest you to check the energy rating. The better the rating, the better efficiency appliance will show, consequently saving you more in the long run. We suggest replacing your really old fridges/refrigerators to enjoy a rapid payback time with energy savings.
Replace the Boiler Instead of Repair
If you’ve got a 10-15 years old gas boilers then replacing it would might be a better option than replacing it. Remember heating makes up more than 50% of your energy bills, so you need to consider replacement as soon as possible.
Clean Air, Clear Savings – Shop Smart Today!
Hope these tips go a long way in helping you save more on your energy bills. If you’re thinking of investing in smart heating, cooling, ventilation, and dehumidification appliances, then consider AirCare Appliances - your one-stop shop solution. We’ve got all the aforementioned appliances for your residential, commercial, and industrial purposes. Explore more here, ring us on our dedicated line 03301656200 and make smart moves for smart savings.