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Households can save more than \u00a3400 on their energy bills by following eight easy tips, an expert has said.<\/p>\n
While prices remain high, Express.co.uk spoke to Phil Steele, future technologies evangelist at Octopus Energy to find out the best ways to slash costs.<\/p>\n
Based on the expertise of the provider’s team of scientists, engineers, heating specialists, as well as feedback from customers, Mr Steele shared eight of his top tips.<\/p>\n
Mr Steele told Express.co.uk: \u201cDepending on whether you have a hot water cylinder or not, turning it down to 55 or 60 degrees (still hot enough to ward off Legionnaires\u2019 disease) can save over \u00a3100 a year.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Mr Steele said: \u201cTweaking your thermostat (using it as an on\/off switch or boost, for example) can mean more gas is wasted – you\u2019ll be comfier and more efficient if you set it and leave it on for when you need it.<\/p>\n
\u201cSetting your thermostat to somewhere between 18C and 21C is ideal, and turning down the temperature by just one degree could save up to \u00a399 on your energy bill.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr Steele said: \u201cMake sure heat from your radiators stays in your room, as it\u2019s surprising how much gets lost to windows, sofas or curtains.<\/p>\n
\u201cTucking curtains behind radiators, moving your sofa further from the radiator and ensuring there\u2019s nothing on top that\u2019ll stop heat from circulating the room can all help.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Mr Steele said: \u201cYou\u2019ll keep more heat in your home with less energy if you pull your curtains before it gets dark – up to 15 percent reduction in heat loss.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr Steele said: \u201cDitching the tumble dryer and drying your clothes on a washing line or clothes horse could save you \u00a362 a year according to the Energy Savings Trust. Avoid drying clothes on radiators \u2013 this makes your boiler work harder.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr Steele said: \u201cA continuous draught can quickly undo all the good work of your heating – essentially wasting energy. Identifying and plugging up draughts around doors, windows and other gaps can help trap warmth in and make your gas spend go further.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to Mr Steele, people can save \u00a397 a year on average by sealing draughts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Mr Steele said: \u201cTo reduce heat loss and therefore keep your hot water hotter for longer, add a British Standard Jacket 80mm thick to your hot water cylinder and you could save \u00a327 a year in the process.<\/p>\n
\u201cExposed hot water pipes can also be insulated using a foam tube that covers the pipes between your hot water cylinder and boiler.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr Steele said: \u201cLighting makes up around 11 percent of a typical power bill. LEDs use 70 to 80 percent less electricity \u2013 so when it’s time to replace those bulbs, go LED.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Energy Savings Trust has written loads about the impact it could make on your bills – between \u00a35 to \u00a313 per bulb, per year. Making sure you switch off the lights when you leave the room can save a further \u00a320 per year.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[ad_2]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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