10 Simple Energy Saving Tips

You hear about saving energy all the time, and although you are good about shutting your lights off when you leave a room, is this about the extent of your energy saving knowledge? Is it really enough to save you money? There are many simple ways that you can cut down on your energy consumption, leading to significant savings in your energy bills. Some will cost you money up front and save you more in the end and some will cost you nothing but a little common sense each day. Check out these 10 tips for saving:

1. Turn your thermostat down. Reducing your room temperature by 1°C could cut your heating bills by up to 10 percent. If you have a programmable boiler, set your heating and hot water to come on only when necessary.

2. Is your water too hot? Your cylinder thermostat should be set at 60°C/140°F.

3. Close your curtains at night to stop heat escaping through the windows and check for draughts around windows and doors.

4. Always turn off the lights when you leave a room.

5. Don't leave appliances on standby and remember not to leave laptops and mobile phones charging unnecessarily.

6. Fill up the washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher with one full load. This uses less energy than two half loads.

7. Only boil as much water as you need as this uses a lot of electricity.

8. A dripping hot water tap wastes energy and in one week wastes enough hot water to fill half a bath, so fix leaking taps and make sure they're tightly turned off.

9. Use energy saving light bulbs. They last up to 10 times longer than ordinary bulbs, and using one can save you around £45 over the lifetime of the bulb. This saving could be around £70 over its lifetime if you're replacing a high wattage incandescent bulb, or one used for more than a few hours a day.

10. Do a home energy check. By answering a few simple questions your energy provider can give you a free, impartial report telling you how to save money on your household energy bills.

By: Lex12 Braxtor12

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