Save money on your electricity bill
Top tips to help you save money on your electricity bill.
Don’t standby, switch off
- Turn appliances off at the plug to save an average of £30 a year
- You can use timer plugs to help schedule when your turn appliances off and on
- You can even get plug sockets that can be turned off via your phone
Be smart with your wash
- Washing at 30 degrees can help reduce your energy use
- If you can cut out one wash cycle per week you’ll clip £5 off your annual energy bill
- When filling your washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher, one full load uses less water than 2 half loads
Switch to energy saving lightbulbs
- LED lights and low energy lightbulbs use less energy, so you’ll pay less for your bills and reduce the carbon footprint of your home. It’s a win for the environment, and a win for your wallet
Upgrade your appliances
- Throwing out a perfectly good appliance won’t save you much money, but when it is time to swap, going for one with a high energy-efficiency rating can be worth the investment
- An A+++ fridge freezer will save around £320 in energy bills over its lifetime compared to an A+ model
- An A+++ washing machine will typically use £65 less energy than an A+ one over an 11-year product lifespan
- A modern, efficient dishwasher will typically cost around £7 less a year to run compared to an older model