As the temperatures slowly but surely drop we spend a lot more time inside and don’t, we all like to have a warm and cozy home? Unfortunately, this is also the time, when we will notice a rapid rise in energy costs due to increased heating and other energy guzzlers. This can be frustrating, especially as costs of living keep increasing and with Christmas on the doorstep wouldn’t it be lovely to save a few quid viagra genérico españa?

To help to save some money, we have put together a top 5 list with tips to cut your energy bill:

1 – Switch Energy Supplier

Switching your energy supplier or tariff can be an easy and efficient way to save money. The consumer website Which? has found out that you can save at least £300 per year by switching from the priciest standard tariff on the market to the cheapest available deal.

Around 58% of all households are on a standard or default tariff, according to energy regulator Ofgem, meaning there are big savings you could make on your energy bill.

2 – Replace Light Bulbs

Energy-saving light bulbs can help cut your energy bills easily. An LED light bulb costs around £1.71 to run per year. Over its lifetime, it could cut up to £180 from your energy bills, compared with an old-style bulb.

LEDs are the most energy-efficient light bulbs and use almost 90% less energy than traditional incandescent. Best Buy LEDs cost from around £2.49 for one and some can pay for themselves through energy savings in a few months.

3 – Home insulation

Insulating can save you up to £275 per year, Which? found out. Laying loft insulation to a thickness of 270mm in a typical non-insulated three-bedroom semi could trim £130 a year from energy bills, as less heat will be lost through the roof.

Insulating cavity walls can save up to £145 a year in a semi-detached house. Solid-wall insulation, although more expensive to fit, could save you £245 in the same type of house.

Even if you already have some loft insulation, you could save an extra £10 a year by topping it up from 120mm to the recommended 270mm. You can also reduce heat loss through your windows by replacing single-glazing with double-glazing.

4 – Keep your energy bill under control

Paying your energy bill through direct debit means you spread your costs over the year and avoid big shock winter bills. Providing your energy supplier with regular meter readings will keep your bill as accurate as possible. This helps avoid building up a big credit or debit balance.

If you think you’ve been paying too much and are in credit with your energy supplier, take a meter reading. You can ask for a credit refund at any time, even if it doesn’t fit with your energy supplier’s automatic refund policy. Your right to do this is legislated in Condition 27 of the Gas and Electricity Supply Licence Conditions. This says that any credit balance must be refunded if asked for by the customer.

5 – Quick Energy Tips

Finally, some quick and easy energy tips:

• Understand your energy bill. It’s the first step in knowing how much gas and electricity you’re using and where you can cut back. A smart meter will tell you how much energy you use in real-time, or you can buy an energy monitor.
• Don’t leave your gadgets on standby. This could save you up to £30 per year, according to the Energy Saving Trust.
• Fit a water-efficient showerhead. These keep your shower feeling powerful while cutting down on your hot water use.
• Only run your washing machine and dishwasher when they’re full, and use energy-efficient programmes. Dry your washing outside, rather than using your tumble dryer.

Please note the above tips were originally published on www.which.co.uk