It is a desperate time for millions of us looking to get by as energy prices look set to rise and rise. So we thought it pertinent to continue to look at way of cutting energy use. And ways to become more efficient. Here are some more energy saving ideas that can save us all money.
Work Out Where The Costs Come From
Determine which appliances in your home consume the most electricity and turn them off when not in use.
Even turning appliances off and on consumes electricity.
Do you require the microwave to be turned on at the switch in order to display the time? Most likely not, so turn it off.
It may not appear to be much, but when you consider what uses the most electricity in a home, you can see how quickly the costs build up, especially if things are left on all year.
Energy Saving Ideas – Foil Radiators!
By adding heat reflective insulation on the back of your radiators, you may waste less heat.
Using energy-saving panels means you won’t have to heat the wall, and the heat will be directed into the space where it’s needed. They’re simple to put together and may be cut to size.
Also bleed your radiators to release trapped air and make them more efficient in supplying warmth to your home.
Efficient Fridges
Even if you don’t want to save money by turning off your fridge freezer, you may make it function more efficiently by not overfilling it and allowing cool air to flow.
Also, make sure the seals are airtight and replace them if necessary.
Also, vacuuming the rear of the fridge to remove dust build-up on the condenser coils is a good idea from time to time. This can result in a 30% increase in efficiency (and a 30% reduction in costs).
Spin That Washing Machine
Even if you don’t want to save money by turning off your fridge freezer, you may make it function more efficiently by not overfilling it and allowing cool air to flow.
Also, make sure the seals are airtight and replace them if necessary.
Also, vacuuming the rear of the fridge to remove dust build-up on the condenser coils is a good idea from time to time. This can result in a 30% increase in efficiency (and a 30% reduction in costs).
Energy Saving Ideas – Cooking
When your stove and hob are in use, they consume a lot of energy, so consider moving to another method of cooking.
Use a slow cooker because it is less expensive to run (and allows you to use cheaper cuts of meat).
Invest in an electric steamer instead of cooking vegetables on the stove; they’re not that expensive. Batch cooking is also a very efficient way of using energy sources.
Energy Saving Ideas – Energy Efficient Appliances
When it comes to changing appliances, aim to get the most energy-efficient model you can afford.
From March 2021, new items will be graded on a scale of A to G, with A being the highest overall.
You may notice previous A+++ ratings from the old scale (which could work out as a B or C on the new scale).
Take Meter Readings
It’s worth submitting a meter reading once a month to ensure you get an accurate charge.
If you underpay, you’ll have to make up the difference later, which will result in even greater expenses.
You want to avoid seeing words like “in debit” on your account, as this will cause you problems if you ignore it.
Also…
Take showers, not baths, turn the heating off when you can, and lights too. Think about the energy you use, and eradicate usage that serves no advantage to you.
