Money saving tips

• Use your heating controls to warm your home only when needed. 

You can find more information here on how to use your heating controls (this link will open in a new window.)

• Close thick curtains or blinds in the evening to keep heat in
• Keep furniture away from radiators so warm air can move around
• Don’t dry clothes on radiators. Use a clothes rail near a radiator and open a window a little to stop damp.

• Only run the dishwasher or washing machine when full
• Dry clothes on a rail or line - tumble dryers cost around 59p an hour
• Wash clothes at cooler temperatures to save energy and help them last longer
• Clean your windows - more light means less need for lamps
• Skip the pre-rinse setting - modern machines clean well without it
• Use the economy setting to save energy and water.

• Use the right size pan and put a lid on it to keep heat in
• Reheat food in the microwave - it uses less energy than the oven
• Keep your fridge and freezer about 75% full
• Let food cool before putting it in the fridge
• Only boil the water you need in the kettle
• Use a slow cooker - it uses less energy than the oven
• Keep your fridge and freezer clean so air can move around
• Check the door seals: close a piece of paper in the door. If it pulls out easily, the seals may need replacing.

• Turn off appliances at the plug
• Don’t charge phones or laptops longer than needed - it wastes energy and harms the battery
• Some TVs adjust to room light - watching with the lights off can save up to 50% energy
• When buying new tech, look for the Energy Saving Trust logo or check online on the Energy Saving Trust website (this link will open in a new window.)