A SIMPLE lightbulb tricks could help slash £55 a year off your energy bills.
Switching to energy saving bulbs could help you make big savings over time.
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It comes as millions are forking out thousands more than they used to on their energy bills.
Energy bills were initially set to be frozen at £2,500 for the typical household for two years, but the Energy Price Guarantee will now increase bills to £3,000 a year from April 2023.
If you’re a large family that uses a lot of energy, you’re likely to spend even more than this.
That’s why families are trying to save money on their energy bills – and changing your lightbulbs can help.
If you replaced every room in your home with energy-efficient LED lightbulbs from standard or incandescent ones, you could save £55 a year on your electricity bill.
Installing the likes of LEDs will keep rooms well lit while decreasing your energy bills each year.
They use 90% less energy than traditional bulbs, according to EDF.
LED lightbulbs also last longer than traditional bulbs, saving on maintenance costs.
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You can get bulbs for £5 from Wilko, for example.
It’s not the only lightbulb trick you can do to save cash.
Turning your lights off every time you leave a room can save you £25 a year.
Installing an electric timer for your lights, which are worth around £15-£20, to ensure your lights are turned off.
You could be paying a small fortune for security lights that you forgot to turn off, for example.
How else can I save on my energy bill?
Blocking draughts can save £30 a year, according to Energy Saving Trust.
Draught excluders can be cheap – we spotted them on Amazon for £7.99 – but you should always shop around for better offers.
To prevent heat from exiting through your loft, invest in insulation.
It may seem like a pricey outlay, but it could save you £315 a year, according to Which?.
Don’t leave appliances on standby – Energy Saving Trust estimates that between 9-16% of electricity used in homes is through appliances in standby mode.
On a bill of £500, this could account for as much as £80. We’ve rounded up the worst devices to leave on standby.
You’re wasting water and energy if you run a dishwasher half empty.
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On average, the cost of running a dishwasher once a day will amount to £1.98 a week, according to USwitch.
But if you’re doing two half-full cycles, it will cost £3.96 a week instead.
