Posted on 16 May 2022
Posted on 16 May 2022
With the cost of living at its highest in a decade, and over 22 million people affected by the recent increase in household energy bills, it’s more important than ever to save money where you can.
We know it’s not always easy to make change – especially when they cost money – so we’ve put together some ideas to help.
None of these ideas will cost you any money but will help you save both energy and money in the long run.
Total potential savings = £448
If you’ve worked your way through the above list and can afford to spend a little money to save more, you can:
Total potential savings = £245
We know the below suggestions won’t be an option for everyone but if you can, they’re worth keeping in mind when making any major home improvements.
Total potential savings: £330
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*figures from energysavingtrust.org.uk
Posted on 30 August 2021
Over the last year, we’ve been at home more and so our energy use has been on the rise. It’s important, therefore, to try and save energy – and money – where we can.
According to a recent study, the average household in the UK does around 270 wash loads a year and 95% of the energy used by your washing machine is used purely to heat up the water!
We’ve put together some simple tips for you to save money (and the environment) below.
Just by washing your clothes at 30° instead of 40°, you’ll use up to 38% less energy. Not only will you save money on your utility costs but you’ll save energy and therefore help the environment.
Although some materials may need a higher temperature, 30° is the recommended setting for most clothing types (including wool) and if you use the right detergent, can work just as well for other fabrics too.
Filling up your washing machine helps conserve energy, by limiting your need to do two or three washes instead.
However, it’s important you don’t overload your machine as this will impact the efficiency of the wash and potentially damage your washing machine’s drum. If you can’t place your hand into the top of the machine’s drum, you’ll need to remove some clothing.
Typically, you’ll use this to tackle stubborn stains, but it can waste litres of hot water each year.
Nowadays however, washing machines and detergents have become advanced enough that pre-wash settings are generally not needed.
Keeping your washing machine well maintained will help you save money and energy, as well as prolonging the lifespan of your appliance. It will also help to keep your clothes clean and fresh after every wash, as you’ll prevent the build-up of limescale, mould and detergent.
Find out more about keeping your washing machine clean.
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Posted on 16 August 2021
Dripping taps aren’t just annoying – they have the potential to add as much as £100 onto the cost of your water bill and waste up to 5,300 litres of water a year!
If you take out Premium Complete Home Emergency Cover, we won’t just help in the event of emergencies – we’ll help with dripping taps, and other non-emergency problems too.
Find out how to look after some of the basic problems yourself with our guide below. If you don’t have the right tools, or you’re unsure of how to carry out the work, it’s important to call in a qualified plumber.
Before you start working on your taps, you’ll need to turn off your water supply.
You can then check to see the reason why you have a leaking tap by opening up the tap and inspecting the washer (only do this if you feel comfortable doing so).
If you can see a build-up of debris, clean this away, close up the tap and see if this resolves the issue.
Alternatively, you may see that the washer has become damaged. If this is the case, it’ll need to be replaced. You can read how to do this in our step-by-step guide to replacing a washer.
Keep on top of emergencies – and non-emergencies too – by taking out Premium Complete Home Emergency Cover. As well as sending out a plumber in the event your plumbing and/or drainage system fails, we’ll also help with clearing blockages, repairing your taps and storing toilet facilities too.
To find out more about how our home emergency insurance could be here to solve your home emergencies and our various types of cover, including plumbing and drainage insurance and boiler and central heating, contact our friendly team on 0330 09 48 301. You can even request a call back to discuss your requirements or get a quote online.
Posted on 24 August 2020
Like many people in the UK, you may not realise that your water use contributes towards your energy bills.
Not only can saving money reduce your water bill (if you’re on a meter) but it can also reduce your energy use and bills and your impact on the environment by reducing carbon dioxide emissions by using less energy to heat the water. According to the Energy Saving Trust, heating water for use in our homes makes up around 4% of the UK’s total carbon dioxide emissions each year.
Tip: if you have both a boiler and an immersion heater, use the boiler to heat water, even in the summer. Immersion heaters are generally more expensive and should only be used as a backup.
It’s easier thank you think to save water. By making some simple changes at home, you can save energy and money.
The Energy Saving Trust have put together five quick tips to help you save money on your hot water bills.
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