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On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out tips for how to save money on household bills this summer from the experts at A Plan Insurance.
The bills coming in are always scary, but when things are tight and a cost of living crisis is deeply bedded into our lives, it’s extra scary. Because I’m nervous about how to afford to get by, the experts at A Plan Insurance sent over some information on how to save money on household bills this summer.
Cost Of Living Crisis
Many Brits are concerned about the continuing skyrocketing costs of energy because of the crisis in the cost of living, which has resulted in an increase in household expenses across the nation. This is driving people to do everything they can to try and reduce their bills and save moeny.
As a result, experts at A Plan Insurance have shared their top suggestions for reducing household energy costs.
During the summer, following this guide will help you save money on your energy bills, make smarter and more cost-effective choices, and have a happier, less stressful home.
Gas Bills
Gas bills can be easily reduced by following these cost-cutting strategies:
Smart thermostat
When you put in a smart thermostat, the technology inside it can quickly figure out how your family behaves and adjust the temperature based on when people are in and out of your home. Because of this, the cost of heating and cooling systems that are used in the winter and cooling systems that are used in the summer can only be used when they are needed.
Check the temperature of your water.
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Insulate your home
Many homes across the UK are not insulated enough, and in the colder time of year, you might find it hard to keep your home warm. Choose loft insulation if at all possible because heat rises and a poorly insulated home will lose most of its heat through the roof. The expense could appear unnecassary now warmer days have arrived, and you are using your heating less, but if you get it sorted out before the winter, you’ll be glad you did in the long run.
Water Bills
Water bills can take large chunks of cash every month or year, so it is vital to understand how much water you are using, and where the main waste is. There are numerous ways you can reduce how much water use in your family:
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Replace shower heads
It could sound silly, but by replacing your showerhead with a water saving showerhead you could reduce both water and gas usage.
Boil less water
Overfilling the kettle is another easy way to rack up a water bill. By filling the kettle with the exact amount of water required to make your tea or coffee, you can save electricity and water by reducing water waste.
Dishwashers over sink washes
Dishwashers use less water than sink washes, contrary to popular belief. By fully loading your dishwasher, you will use less water than if you fill up the sink.
Electricity Bills
With technology advancing around us, we are seeing the shift from standard plug in devices to convenient and more energy-effective portable appliances. However, there are still strategies for lowering your household’s electricity costs:
Stand-alone devices
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Turn off appliances that are not in use
By turning off appliances between uses, you will use less electricity. Monitor this buying controllable smart plugs that can be used via an app on your phone, making it easy turn gadgets on and off as required.
Cook effectively
To save energy, try using the oven and other kitchen appliances simultaneously. If you cook a smaller amount of food five times a day in the oven, you will use more energy than if you cook a larger amount at once. Try organising family meals in advance so you can work out what appliances to use most effectively.
Other useful tips:
- Switching of lights, heating and appliances in rooms you are not using.
- Replace any taps that are leaking.
- Use lids on boiling pans to reduce the cooking time.
- Hang your laundry instead of using a tumble dryer during summer months.
- Put up thick and heavy curtains in colder months to trap in heat.
- Take showers instead of baths.
- Replace old boilers with more efficient models.
Conclusion
These tips have given me lots to think about, and hopefully when I manage to get a new place for me and my daughters to live I’ll be able to keep our bills to the lowest possible cost using some of this advice! Hopefully it’s helped you too.
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