Top 10 Energy-Saving Tips for UK Homeowners

With rising energy costs in the UK, people are looking for ways to reduce their energy consumption. Implementing small changes around your home could help to lower your energy bill and reduce your carbon footprint. Here are 10 ways to help you save energy.

Heating and insulation

Insulation

A lot of heat can be lost from your home without proper insulation. By having your walls, floors, and loft correctly insulated helps keep the heat in your home without you needing to turn on your heating to keep your house warm.

Heating controls

With the current trend of smart technology, smart thermostats and boilers are being brought into homes to help optimise your heating usage. With set timers and app integration, you can plan when you want your heating to turn on and for how long for. You are also able to turn your heating on and off when you aren’t at home making sure that your heating is always off or to pre-heat your home. 

Radiator Bleeding

Bleeding a radiator allows trapped air to be released allow for the hot water to flow easily and evenly through your system. With your radiator system working efficiently, your home will stay warmer for longer without the loss of efficiency. 

Lighting

LED Bulb

LED technology is a growing trend and has been shown to help reduce your energy build compared to other bulbs.

Motion Sensors

Motion sensor lighting helps you avoid unnecessary uptime on your lighting and helps you save money in the process.

Natural Light

Depending on how your home is positioned, natural lighting can be used for longer during daylight hours and you won’t have to rely on lighting to light up your home.

Appliances and electronics

Energy-efficient appliances

Day to day appliances that use electricity have energy ratings. The best appliances that are very efficient and have low running costs are graded A, the worst that have high running costs and are not energy efficient, are rated G. It is ideal to aim for appliances that have rating A – C as they offer great low running costs and are very efficient helping you save energy throughout the day.

Standby Power

Standby power is the power being used by your appliance when they are not being used or turned on. An easy solution to avoid using standby power is to unplug the device or to use a power strip. 

Washing machine and dishwasher

Appliances like washing machines and dishwasher use lots of power. Easy solutions to avoid using unnecessary energy from these appliances is to use the correct cycle for the correct products, use a lower temperature where possible, and to make sure you are using a full load instead half-loading your appliances. 

General Tips

Draft proofing

Windows and doors need to be properly sealed to prevent heat loss. Gaps and crack around this space will let a lot of heat leave your home so making sure these are correctly sealed will help keep heat in for longer. 

By Implementing these energy saving tips, you could make a significant impact on your energy bills and will help to protect the environments.