Tips To Save Money On Your Energy Bills This Christmas

Chilly winter days are coming soon, so is the time you’re going to rely on your heater. Heating costs are a big part of your household budget this season, and there are countless ways to save money on your energy bills.

We’ve compiled our best tips on how to save money on energy bills this season, including piling on extra layers to doubling on insulation.

Keep Cosy The Smart Way

Keeping warm in the house this Christmas doesn’t mean sending the thermostat into overdrive.

By simply turning down your thermostat by one degree, you can save up to £10 per season, and 3% on your heating bill for every degree you turn down your thermostat.

Every bit of energy counts when it comes to your heating bills, and small changes can lead to big savings.

Don’t Heat What You Don’t Use

Without stating the obvious, but heating rooms that aren’t in use certainly contribute towards the increase in energy bills.

For example, rooms that are used for only a fraction of the day such as hallways, corridors, spare rooms, as they are often only used for a couple of minutes out of the day.

Stop Draughts

According to The Guardian, the standard home loses 20% of its heat through poor ventilation and draughts.

Draught proofing strips on doors, windows and latches are more than worth the investment. Stopping heat from escaping through unwanted gaps could save you up to £50 a year.

Check Your Boiler

Regularly check your boiler to ensure that it is working efficiently. Inefficiencies with your boiler can cause you unexpected repair bills and costly call-out fees should something go wrong.

It could also stop the need for expensive heaters and heated blankets that contribute towards your electricity bills.

If you are after a new boiler, whether they be combi, Worcester, or ideal boilers, it is always worth checking which is the most efficient for your home.

Smart Heating Controls

Also referred to as smart thermostats, these let you operate your heating remotely via the internet, through mobile phones, tablets, or computers.

Smart thermostats usually have advanced features such as learning your routine or adjusting settings depending on the weather forecast.

Once talking about moving to smart heating, there are many variables to consider.

Whether a smart thermostat can save you money depends on your lifestyle, how effectively you are already managing your heating, and whether you would prefer it to conventional heating controls.

Christmas Dinner – Keep Your Kitchen In Check!

We all know that Christmas is the most expensive month out of the year hands down. Not only do the presents and the family gatherings rack up a bill, but cooking your turkey was found to be the most energy-draining activity.

It’s always worth trying to save where you can over the Christmas period, so to save on costs while cooking we recommend trying not to open the oven door as frequently, no matter how hungry you are! Heat is lost as the oven door opens and closes, causing the oven to use more energy.

Also, do not pre-heat the oven hours before putting the turkey in. As the oven heats up slowly, the turkey will cook more thoroughly, saving energy and money.

Be Creative In The Process!

Have no fear! We’ve gathered a list of the weird and the wonderful ways to get creative with your energy-saving!

TV Brightness

Just like your mobile phone, turning down your brightness even by the slightest amount can help reduce energy.

Towels & Tumble Dryers

You are probably aware that tumble dryers are the less efficient option when it comes to drying clothes, so here’s a little tip if you’re stuck in the habit.

Placing an already dry towel into the drum of the dryer can quickly speed up drying times, allowing you to put it on a shorter cycle.

Give Your Pet A Cuddle!

Whilst it’s good using the kettle to boil water for a hot water bottle, it takes a lot of energy to fill that hot water bottle up. Therefore, we recommend taking a different approach to getting warm…

Have a cuddly pet at home? Use them as your own personal hot water bottle! They’ll love the snuggles and they’re the energy-saving alternative for keeping you warm at night!

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