Energy Efficiency

Small changes can add up to a big difference on your energy bills. It is important to stay warm and a room under 18 degrees could put your health at risk during the winter months.

Heating

• Turn your thermostat down just one degree, unless you have a health condition that could be impacted
• Reduce your boiler flow temperature to sixty degrees to see savings of up to 6%
• Move your furniture away from radiators to improve air flow

Laundry

• Wash your clothes at a lower temperature, thirty degrees is ok for most items. It is worth using a higher temperature for bedding, towels and underwear though
• Use a laundry cleanser to kill bacteria at low temperatures
• Always wash a full load in your dishwasher and washing machine
• Ditch the tumble dryer as heated airers and dehumidifiers use less energy

Cooking

• Use the oven window to check on food rather than opening the door and allowing heat to escape
• Consider cooking using a microwave, slow cooker or air fryer as these are more energy efficient
• Don’t overfill the kettle

Appliances

• Defrost your fridge and freezer to improve efficiency
• Bleed your radiators to reduce any cold spots, there are lots of videos available to explain how
• Use the eco mode on appliances, they may take longer but they use a lot less energy compared to standard options
• Keep appliances clean to improve their efficiency
• Switch off standby
• When it comes to replacing appliances, get one with the best energy efficiency rating

General

• Keep the heat in by closing curtains and blinds as temperatures drop overnight
• Switch off lights when they are not in use
• Get a smart thermostat for your home
• Reduce shower time
• Switch from a bath to a shower

For more information on any of these tips, you can visit MoneySuperMarket, British Gas and Energy Saving Trust