Hey guys
Are there any other ways of saving money on has and electricity other than the ones listed below?
GAS & ELECTRICITY:
• Change your tariff when it expires by using a comparison website
• See if you can get cashback using Topcashback/Quidco to search via a comparison website
• Once you have a quote then check Topcashback/Quidco to see if the company offers cashback if so, purchase gas & electricity bundle via the cashback website
• Some comparison sites give vouchers or cashback
• Put a diary date to remind you a few weeks before the tariff will expire to shop around again
• Pay by direct debit because it works out cheaper
• Use low energy lightbulbs
• Switch TV off rather than put it on standby
• Switch off TV if you are not watching it
• Don't charge your mobile or any devices at night because you are paying to charge when not required
• Switch off plug sockets if not in use
• Switch off unused lights
• Don't leave gas running
• Put boiler on timer
• Turn thermostat done by 1 degrees
• Bulk cook and freeze
• Put diswasher on when full
• Put washing load on when full
• Put tumble dryer on when full
• Wash clothes at 30 degrees
• Dry clothes outside rather than using tumble dryer
• Switch off heating and wear layers or dressing gown
• Close curtains at dusk
• Get lining for curtains to keep heat in
• Don't boil too much water, only boil what is required
• Get boiler serviced to ensure it is working at optimal performance
• Insulate house more
• Use draught excluders
• Replace boiler to a more economical
• Consider solar panels
• Send meter readings to provider for more accurate bills
• Check eligibility for Warm Home Discount
• Are you eligible for a grant?
• Energy Efficiency advice centre - 0800 512 012
• When upgrading appliances make sure they are more energy efficient
• Do energy saving test on www.energysavingtrust.org.uk
hec.est.org.uk
• Details of energy grants www.gov.uk/energy-grants-calculator/y
• If you are on a fixed tariff you could be paying an exit few if you leave early. You could also be paying more if energy prices decrease
• If the energy rate is variable then the cost will go up and down based on the market
We pay £77 a month but during the summer we have been in credit which is great but over winter they have projected that we are paying too little so may have to pay more. We give our meter readings too
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2015mom · 13/11/2016 22:22
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