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6 timeless energy saving ideas for your home

Let’s face it, we all love saving money especially when you don’t have to cut any corners to do it. Try these cool easy ways to save dosh without compromising on comfort:

1 - Where is your Thermostat?

Ever find some of your rooms at home are too hot or too cold? Make sure you have your thermostat placed in the room you spend the most time in. Even the position in the room can make a big difference, i.e. putting the thermostat near a draughty window will end up costing more money by overheating the rest of the room. If you have a wireless thermostat, take the time to test it out in different locations until you are comfortable.

2 - Unplug electric stuff you aren’t using

A little known fact is that plugged in devices can drain electricity even when not switched on. So go around room to room, unplugging any extension leads and other equipment that are not in regular use.

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3 - Wear the right clothing indoors

Sounds mad doesn’t it but sitting watching Netflix in a t-shirt and shorts in the middle of winter can be an expensive luxury. Wear what the weather dictates and you’ll find yourself only needing to top up the temperate from your mains boiler.

4 - Use the lowest cost energy provider

This is where the big savings are! You can search the market yourself or use comparison sites to find the best energy deal in your area for your size of house. It can be time consuming but it will save you £253 on average every year. If you are short on time and energy (excuse the pun), why not use one of the new auto-energy switching services. We use Look After My Bills. You sign-up once for free and they switch you to a cheaper deal forever! Other people seem to like them too, they are rated "Excellent" with over 8,000 reviews on Trustpilot!

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5 - Check your bulbs

Over the years, you might have accumulated a range of older style incandescent bulbs. So best to bite the bullet and upgrade these to energy efficient LED versions which are 4 times more efficient and last longer. This one-off cost will definitely save you money in the months and years to come.

6 - Buy energy efficient appliances

Of course, don’t rush out and replace your appliances straight away. The difference you save. won’t immediately be realised. Instead, be sure to check energy efficiency labels on all new equipment and buy only A rated products when it’s time to get new appliances.