Energy Efficiency Advice
Practicing energy efficiency helps the planet, by reducing the amount of harmful emissions released into the atmosphere. Below are listed a number of ways to increase energy efficiency within your home.
• Switch off lights and appliances when not needed. Do not leave on standby as this can use an enormous 50% of it's normal consumption.
• Avoid leaving mobile phone chargers on for longer than needed.
• Don't fill the kettle with more water than you need.
• Your room thermostat should be between 18 and 21 degrees C. Turning down your thermostat by 1° C could cut your heating bills by 10%.
• Keeping your freezer full will make the appliance more efficient and help save money on your energy bills.
• By installing an A rated condensing boiler this can save you approximately 20% on your heating bills. You can contact us to find out when we plan to replace your old gas boiler.
• Use energy saving light bulbs wherever possible. A bulb giving off 100w of light only uses 20w of electricity.
• The hot water cylinder thermostat should be no higher than 60°C for bathing and washing.
• Wherever possible try to buy household appliances with an energy saving logo. Also ask for the EU label-appliances are rated A to G depending on their energy efficiency. Always aim for the A rated appliance if at all possible.
