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18SAVVY SAVINGSome models have a low minimum-fill lineor turn off quickly after boiling. Others havea gauge or valve which releases a specificamount of water into the kettle for boiling.Typical energy efficiency label showingcoloured rating bands from green “A+++” atthe top to red “D” at the bottomEnergy efficiency ratingsIf you’re looking for a new appliance, energyefficiency labels can help you choose onewith a good energy performance.The labels must be displayed on variousappliances, including:• Washing machines• Washer dryers and tumble dryers• Fridges, freezers and fridge freezers• Electric ovensThe labels show the energy efficiencyratings in a range of colours. These go fromdark green (most energy efficient) to red(least efficient).Alongside changing the way you use thosemajor household appliances, there arealso a number of small adjustments youcan make to your everyday life that will endup saving you money. Below are six easyenergy saving tips you can incorporate:1. Switch off standbyYou can save around £35 a year just byremembering to turn your appliances offstandby mode.Almost all electrical and electronicappliances can be turned off at the plugwithout upsetting their programming. Youmay want to think about getting a standbysaver which allows you to turn all yourappliances off standby in one go.2. Careful in your kitchenYou can save around £39 a year fromyour energy bill just by using your kitchenappliances more carefully. Use a bowl towash up rather than a running tap andsave £25 a year in energy bills.Cutback your washing machine use by
www.homemoverspack.co.uk 19just one cycle per week and save £8 a yearon energy.Only fill the kettle with the amount ofwater that you need and save around £6a year.3. Get a headIf you’ve got a shower that takes hot waterstraight from your boiler or hot water tank(rather than an electric shower), fit a waterefficient shower head. This will reduceyour hot water usage while retaining thesensation of a powerful shower. A waterefficient shower head could save a fourperson household as much as £38 a yearon gas for water heating, as well as afurther £53 a year on water bills if theyhave a water meter.4. Take control of your heatingMore than half the money spent on billsgoes towards providing heating and hotwater.Installing a room thermostat, aprogrammer and thermostatic radiatorvalves and using these controls efficientlycould save you around £75 a year. If youalready have a full set of controls, turningdown your room thermostat by just onedegree can save around £60 a year.Whatever the age of your boiler the rightcontrols will allow you to:• Set your heating and hot water to comeon and off when you need them• Heat only the areas of your home thatneed heating• Set the temperature for each area ofyour home.5. Get familiar with smart controlsSmart heating controls are the latestinnovation to help you control yourheating and understand your energy use.They allow you to control your heatingremotely via a mobile app, meaning thatyou can manage the temperature of yourhome from wherever you are, at whatevertime of day.6. Switch to LEDsYou can now get LED spotlights that arebright enough to replace halogens, as wellas regular energy saving bulbs, and theycome in a variety of shapes, sizes andfittings. If the average household replacedall of their bulbs with LEDs, it would costabout £100 and save about £40 a yearon bills.Top alternative sources of energy forhomesSolar panelsSolar panels top the list of the mostpopular alternative sources of energy thatcan be used in a home. Considering thatyou can power your house with a fewpanels if you’re looking for a small jumpin energy efficiency, solar is a good way tostart moving off the grid and consuminga better source of electricity. There aremany advances in solar photovoltaictechnology and tax incentives to attractmore homeowners.Costs of investing in solar PV has halvedin the past decade, so many people areconsidering opting for solar panels ontheir roof to generate their own clean andrenewable electricity.Wind turbineUsing wind turbines to generate electricitywill greatly depend on where you live.Installing small wind turbines in your homeis a great eco-friendly option for thoseliving in places with good wind speeds.Geothermal powerUsing geothermal power for heating andcooling your home is a much more efficientway of investing into energy efficiency.Ground source heat pumps provideconsistent heating and cooling throughoutyour house and are durable and efficient,letting you reap their benefits for decades.
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