Home Energy Saving Ideas

There are many ideas to help us all reduce how much energy we use and how much we spend on our energy bills. We all know we shouldn’t leave our appliances on standby but take a look at our list for some more energy saving ideas.

Cover your pots and pans- they’ll boil much quicker.
Plan in advance – take food out of the freezer and allow it to thaw. Don’t use unnecessary energy defrosting in the microwave.
Don’t keep opening the oven to check on your food – it lets the heat out and ovens have glass doors for a reason
Keep your fridge and freezer at the right temperature; if you have a thermostat set your fridge to 3° and your freezer to -18°
Defrost your freezer – the more it ices up the harder it has to work
Replacing old appliances – choose an energy efficient model

Turn down the thermostat – lowering the temperature by just 1° can make a difference to energy bills and the energy you use
Invest in thermal curtains or blinds – these help insulate against heat loss and keep the room looking warm and cosy
Insulate your loft or roof space
Draught proof your doors and windows – it’s a cheap and effective way to help keep warm this winter

Switch to energy saving bulbs – they last longer than traditional bulbs
Install a dimmer switch – these work really well with LED bulbs
Remember to turn the lights off when you’re not using them
Use sensors or timers on any external lights – that way they only come on when needed

Use the Eco cycle when using the dishwasher or washing machine
Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth
Make sure you fix that dripping tap
Invest in a water saving shower head especially if you have a shower which draws hot water straight from the boiler or water tank