Home LivingExpert reveals 5 simple tips that could help you save £300 on Christmas billsThese are too good to ignoreWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Home LivingExpert reveals 5 simple tips that could help you save £300 on Christmas billsThese are too good to ignoreWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
These are too good to ignore
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To help you manage these extra costs, the heating specialists atBestHeatinghave joined forces with energy expert William Hobbs fromMyJobQuoteto provide practical tips for saving money on your energy bills this Christmas.
Read on for their expert advice and discover simple ways to keep more money in your pocket this festive season.
1. Switch to LED Christmas decorations
It’s no surprise that homeowners experience a surge in energy bills over Christmas, but experts reveal that simply switching to LED Christmas tree lights can save £40 a month.
2. Use a timer for Christmas decorations
A top tip for those that forget to turn their Christmas lights off when they go to bed or leave the house is to set a timer.
Hobbs adds: “Setting a timer for Christmas decorations could help to reduce energy consumption significantly, falling asleep with them on could add another £10 to energy bills. Another option is to use lights with a smart plug or switch so that you can control lights through a phone, turning them on and off as you wish.”
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3. Avoid leaving the heating on all day
4. Unplug electronics and electricals that aren’t in use
Some electricals, such as laptops, will still use a small amount of energy even when the device itself is turned off so it’s important to unplug these to see a reduction in bills.
5. Only heat the rooms you use
A mistake many homeowners will make over Christmas when looking to stay toasty is heating the whole property, but Jess atBestHeatingadvises only heating the rooms that are in use.
“Turning off radiators in rooms that are not in use will not only allow your boiler to work more efficiently, it will make the room you are in warm up faster and could help to save up to £115 a month on heating if used daily. Just make sure not to turn radiators off in the room with the thermostat or it will cause the boiler to work harder and affect temperatures around the rest of the home.”
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