Dom Littlewood advocates simple ‘tricks’ that could save £270 a year on energy bills | Personal Finance | Finance
In fact, Smart Energy GB state that these small changes to energy habits could cut bills by a further £8.50 a month compared to those without a smart meter installed.
This is because they will be able to see what and where they are spending and take action to reduce it where they can.
A little known recommendation from Smart Energy GB is for Britons to keep an eye on their refrigerator seals.
The group explained: “The seals around a refrigerator are the barrier between the warm air outside and cool air inside. Any break in this seal will mean warm air gets into the refrigerator, so it’ll have to work harder to maintain the set temperature.
“Check your seals and replace them if you notice any cracks or splits. If you’re looking to buy a new fridge, look for one with a higher energy efficiency rating.”
Finally, Smart Energy GB recommends that people install a water-efficient shower head in their homes as around one-fifth of the average household’s heating bills is spent on heating water.
A water-efficient shower head reduces the amount of water a person uses in the shower by either regulating the flow or aerating the water, this means that less energy is needed to heat it up.
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