Are you tired of seeing a high energy bill every month? If so, you’re not alone.

Energy prices in the UK have been rising recently, and many people struggle to keep up. Luckily, there are some things you can do to save money on your energy bill. Here are five tips that make life easier, better, and more affordable!

#1 – Perform an energy audit

Thinking of ways to reduce energy usage and carbon footprint at home? 

Getting an energy audit could be the first step. (Or doing it yourself!)

An energy audit is basically just a process of going around your home and looking for ways to save money. Some ideas might include the following;

• Turning off lights and appliances
• Not charging phones, tablets, or computers as often
• Reading books or playing board games rather than watching TV
• Only watching TV or being on the phone, not both at the same time
• Being efficient with hot water
• Checking your insulation and whether your windows are open

This is a crucial process because you can’t stop your boat from sinking if you don’t know where the holes are to patch.

An energy audit helps you assess how much energy your home consumes, identify any areas that need improvement or changes, and devise a plan for reducing your usage. 

#2 – Start with the small changes

It’s easy to think that cutting down on energy usage means big lifestyle changes, but it doesn’t have to be that way. You can make many small wins to help reduce your energy consumption at home. 

Start with the little things- like remembering to switch off lights when you leave a room and not leaving appliances on standby. For laundry days, take advantage of warmer days where you can open the window and air out your washing rather than run the dryer. 

These small steps add up to better energy efficiency in your home and also offer savings on electric bills in the long run. Every bit helps!

#3 – Educate your family on conserving energy

Have you ever stopped to think about how often your family uses energy? From the moment you wake up in the morning and flip on a light switch for the kids’ bedroom to heating up leftovers for dinner, energy is a part of everyday life. 

Taking the time to educate your family on the importance of conserving energy—and giving them simple steps they can take—is an easy way to make your home more eco-friendly. 

Not sure where to start?

Consider encouraging everyone at home to make one small change, like turning off lights when leaving a room or switching over to programmable thermostats. Little changes add up quickly and soon become habitual, making preserving energy both enjoyable and easier than expected.

#4 – Seal up any cracks or leaks

Look around your rooms and identify any cracks or leaks you may spot in the walls, windows, and doors. 

If you find it necessary, take some caulking or weatherstripping to keep sealed up those areas that may incur further damage if left open. 

Not only does addressing these issues protect your safety and overall comfort inside of your living space, but it also saves energy and money on energy bills as well! With lower expenses, you can use the extra cash to enjoy all the wonderful things life offers.

#5 – Use a programmable thermostat to automatically regulate the temperature

Programmable thermostats are an excellent way to keep your home at the perfect temperature, regardless of the weather outside. However, they are also perfect as energy-saving devices, and once they’re set up, you can pretty much allow them to save you money automatically.

Using your phone, computer or tablet, you can set the thermostat parameters to run your home’s heating or cooling systems. 

And since quite a few programmable thermostats have built-in features such as reminders to change air filters, time of day settings that allow for more energy savings during off-peak hours and the ability to set different temperatures for different times. 

Rather than manually regulating the temperature in your home all day, using a programmable thermostat is an easy and efficient way to remain comfortable while saving both time and money.

Summary

All in all, it’s clear that when it comes to saving energy at home, there are many things you can do to positively help the environment and save money on your future energy bills.

Want to take things a step further? 

Contact us here at TNS Electrical Services, where we can help you insulate your home and save the most energy possible. Serving Leamington Spa, Warwick, and the rest of Warwickshire!

Together we can make small steps that create big changes in your home- so why not give it a go today?