Tips to Save on Household Bills

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The Fridge

An old inefficient fridge can use up to three times as much electricity of an equivalent new model.

Typically makes up for 12% of your household energy bill

Lights

The energy efficient compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) use 80% less energy and last up to 10 times longer.

Typically makes up for 6% of your household energy bill

Kitchen Appliances

Microwave, electric fryers, steamers and pressure cookers are much more efficient than an oven.

Typically makes up for 10% of your household energy bill

Laundry Appliances

Clothes dryers use over 15 times more energy than washing machines, compared to a cold machine wash.

Typically makes up for 5% of your household energy bill

Lifestyle Appliances

Standby power can be up to 10% of the average electricity bill and costs up to £60 per year

Typically makes up for 4% of your household energy bill

Hot Water

A 4 minute shower uses the same energy as running a standard television for 16 hours

Typically makes up for 37% of your household energy bill

Heating

By installing ceiling insulation you can reduce your heating costs by up to 30 %

Typically makes up for 23% of your household energy bill

Miscellaneous

Typically makes up for 3% of your household energy bill


Lights

The energy efficient compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) use 80% less energy and last up to 10 times longer.

Typically makes up for 6% of your household energy bill

Kitchen Appliances

Microwave, electric fryers, steamers and pressure cookers are much more efficient than an oven.

Typically makes up for 10% of your household energy bill

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compu-smart  says:
14 months ago

Great tips! as always its about looking after the pennys and the pounds will soon show!:)

I don't know why people use a cloths dryer when clothes can be dried naturally most of the times!

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highprofile  says:
14 months ago

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