More useful tips on how to save money by making small changes:
Based on an Oil heated home
Washing and drying
•Setting your washing machine to wash at 30 degrees rather than higher temperatures will save around £8 a year on energy bills and around 13kg of carbon dioxide. You will also use around 57% less electricity than washing at higher temperatures.
•If you have an electric tumble dryer you can save on average £35a year on your electric bill, and 55kg carbon dioxide by line drying clothes.
•Only filling the kettle up with as much water as you need could save around £6 in energy bills a year.
Showers
•You could save around £40 off your yearly oil bill by replacing an inefficient shower head with a water efficient one.
•Spending one minute less in the shower each day could save as much as £25 a year in oil for the average household.
Washing up
•Using a bowl to wash up rather than leaving the hot tap running saves a lot of water; a typical 10 litre washing up bowl fills up in just 95 seconds.
Based on a Gas heated home
Washing and drying
•Setting your washing machine to wash at 30 degrees rather than higher temperatures will save around £8 a year on energy bills and around 13kg of carbon dioxide. You will also use around 57% less electricity than washing at higher temperatures. •Only filling the kettle up with as much water as you need could save around £6 in energy bills a year.
Showers
•You could save around £55 off your yearly gasbill by replacing an inefficient shower head with a water efficient one. •Spending one minute less in the shower each day could save as much as £30 a year in natural gas for the average household. •If you have an electric shower spending one minute less can save you £18 in the average household.
Washing up
•Using a bowl to wash up rather than leaving the hot tap running saves a lot of water; a typical 10 litre washing up bowl fills up in just 95 seconds.
