Energy saving top tips
Want to save more energy at home? Small changes to how you use your home heating can make a big difference to your carbon footprint and bring down your bills! Great for the planet and for you.
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Follow our top tips
Reduce running cost
Future proof your property
Reduce carbon footprint
1. Cover the cracks
Lower your bills by up to £35* a year by draught-proofing. One of the quickest and most cost-effective ways of stopping heat escaping is to reduce heat loss from gaps, holes, or cracks, from gaps in the windows and doors through to open chimneys, and even floorboards.
*Estimated figures correct as of April 2024.
Source: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/draught-proofing/
2. Shower smart
You may love a long soak, but showers use less water than baths, so pick the energy saving option and take a shower. Plus, by keeping your shower to 4 minutes, an average household can save up to £55* a year.
*Estimated figures correct as of April 2024.
Source: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/hub/quick-tips-to-save-energy/
3. Turn down the dial
Do you battle over the thermostat? Time to give in! Turning your heating down by 1°C can save you around £85* a year on your bills.
*Estimated figures correct as of April 2024.
Source: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/energy-saving-budget/
4. Improve your insulation
Your home could be losing up to a quarter of it’s heat through the roof! So why not improve your insulation to see a reduction in your energy usage, and see gas bills savings of up to £225*.
*Estimated figures correct as of April 2024.
Source: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/energy-saving-budget/
5. Get smart
Take control of your home heating and save on your bills. By using a full set of heating controls, including programmer, room thermostat, and thermostatic radiator valves you can save up to £105* a year.
*Estimated figures correct as of April 2024.
Source: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/energy-saving-budget/
6. Upgrade to save
Did you know that you can save up to £310* a year on your gas bills by replacing an old G-rated boiler with a new energy efficient A-rated boiler (which is the equivalent saving of travelling 497 miles in your car!)
*Estimated figures correct as of April 2024.
7. Switch to save
Thinking about switching to a heat pump? Upgrading from an old G-rated gas boiler to an air source heat pump can save you up to £260* a year on your bills.
*Estimated figures correct as of April 2024.
Source: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/air-source-heat-pumps/
8. Bleed your radiators
Regularly bleeding your radiators is key to ensure your heating is working at full efficiency and keeping your house warm.
Source: Energy saving tips | Worcester Bosch (worcester-bosch.co.uk)
