Tips to save money on water, gas and electricity amid cost of living crisis shared by experts
| Published date | 20 June 2022 |
| Publication title | EdinburghLive (Scotland) |
Type money-saving hacks into Google and millions of searches appear, and the same goes for TikTok - a platform where more and more people are sharing handy tips.
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I a bid to help those unsure of what their next steps are, experts at Boiler Central have revealed the best tips and tricks on how to think smart and be a savvy saver when it comes to reducing the cost of household bills.
So what is their advice for those looking to save money?
Cut down on water
There are many practical things you can do as a homeowner to reduce how much water you use as well as how much it will cost you in the long run.
* Swap baths for showers: Opting to reduce the number of baths a household has and swapping for a shower can greatly impact the water usage a household might utilise. A shorter shower uses a third of the water it would use to fill a bath, so even if cutting out baths completely is a no-go, try to limit it to just once or twice a week.
* Unneeded running taps: Leaving the taps to run whilst doing short tasks, like brushing your teeth or shaving, can pose largely on water usage when considering it is an everyday task. Turning off the tap while doing these routines will reduce the amount of wasted water.
* Small wash cycles: By doing large loads of laundry instead of completing numerous half-cycle washes per week, you will save enormous amounts of wasted water and energy. Not only is washing larger cycles more efficient but washing at a reduced temperature will also help reduce energy bills.
* Using a dishwasher instead of washing up in the sink: While washing and rinsing small items in the sink may feel like you're reducing amounts of water, it instead causes litres of water to be wasted, which is why its more efficient to pop any dirty dishes into the dishwasher, wait till its fully loaded and allow a full cycle wash. Be careful not to overuse the machine by half-filling it as this is also ineffective.
Gas bills
Despite homeowners thinking there is nothing that can be done about gas prices, there are many small steps people can take to ensure they are doing all they can to get the most out of what's on the market and ultimately slash their costs.
* Install a smart thermostat: There are many advantages to installing a smart thermostat. Due to the technology used inside this gadget, it can understand...
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