Try a Home Energy Audit to Save Money on Energy
Audits are usually only for companies, but a home energy audit is actually something to welcome because it can save you hundreds of pounds each year. This is especially good because the cost of energy in the UK has risen over the past decade from £522 to over £1,000, and is set to rise a further 20% over the next 5 years too.
Making some energy saving changes in the home can be a boon for lowering costs. A range of alterations to older homes and the replacement of older appliances can help to cut the number of energy units used for electricity, gas and water which can save money whatever the price per unit happens to be at the time.
Here are a few energy saving ideas which can reduce the amount of energy used in the home considerably over the course of a year.
Loft Insulation
Heat generated in the home often rises into the attic or loft and then is lost through the walls or roofing. By installing a good quality insulation which can cost just £300 to get done, but then creates saving upwards of £180 annually thereafter.
Cavity Wall Insulation
Next up is wall insulation. Big advances with insulation materials have made the latest types of insulated much improved from ones used only 20 years ago. Up to 25% of heat can be lost through poorly insulated walls.
Curtains
Thick curtains can help to keep dampness from entering the home and also to trap heat before it reaches the windows and walls.
Double Glazed Windows
Double glazing provides a buffer to the cold outside and better retain the heat generated inside the home too.
Door Draft Excluders
These little strips around the door or door frame can prevent drafts from moving around the interior.
Energy-saving Light Bulbs
The newer energy-saving light bulbs are easy to swap out from the old CFCs and save up to 90% on electricity used.
Take A Shower Instead
Baths use a lot of of water every time. Heat is used to warm the water and the water used is considerable too. Up to 80% of both energy and water can be saved when switching to showers.
Heating Blanket
Try a blanket laid over the water heater or water boiler to keep the heat inside the unit.
Energy-Saving Kitchen Appliances
The latest A+ rated cookers, fridges and washing machines use as much as 50% less energy versus lower-rated C or non-rated appliances.
Drop the Temperature
Consider dropping the temperature on the thermostat to 22 degrees. This will hardly be noticed with the other energy efficient changes going into the home. Could save as much as £100 annually too.
Wean Yourself Off Standby
Give your electrical devices a rest and turn them off when they are not being used. As much as 18% of electrical consumption could be removed by not using standby any longer.

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