Bills are continuing to rise
Energy bills are already sky-high for many people after April's leap in the Ofgem cap. But they're expected to get a lot higher in the coming months, reaching more than £4,200 a year for many households by the end of January 2024.
Because if you remember to regularly defrost your fridge and freezer, you can save a lot of energy. The more they ice up, the more energy they will use. If you have lots of free space, half-fill plastic bottles with water and use these to fill gaps. BBC Good Food suggests you fill the freezer with everyday items you are bound to eventually use, such as sliced bread, milk or frozen peas.
Turn off your lights Turn your lights off when you're not using them or after you leave a room. Also, replacing all the lights in your home with LED bulbs could help you save even more. Check your boiler A recent report by the Heating and Hot Water Council found households can save around 6% to 8% on their gas bill just by turning down the heating flow temperature on their condensing combi boiler. Doing this will allow the boiler to run more efficiently and could save around £200 off an average energy bill.
Energy Saving Trust also says that for those wishing to future-proof their homes, investing in professional draught-proofing and insulation in preparation for the winter months could lead to a reduction in bills by £405 for a semi-detached home. DIY draught-proofing is much cheaper and anything is better than nothing. Installing solar panels for a similar property could lead to additional annual savings of around £450.
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