When we ask customers about their favourite benefit of a power flush, the money they save on their bills comes up most, and a power flush can take as much as 25% off your heating bills. But there are plenty of free ways to cut your energy use too. Here are the simplest.
Shop around for a better tariff.
The quickest way to reduce your bills is to pay less for each unit of energy. Comparing your tariff regularly on a price comparison site is free, and smaller, lesser-known suppliers can sometimes offer a better deal than the big names.
Change your washing habits.
Most of the energy a washing machine uses goes on heating the water, so washing at 30°C instead of 40°C or 60°C makes a real difference, and modern detergents work just as well at lower temperatures. Air-dry your laundry whenever the weather allows, and if you do need the tumble dryer, take clothes out while they’re slightly damp if you’re going to iron them. They iron faster, and the dryer runs for less time.
Switch off what you’re not using.
- Turn off and unplug appliances rather than leaving them on standby.
- Unplug phone and tablet chargers once they’re done, as they still draw power.
- Switch off lights in empty rooms and during the day, and keep an eye on habits like leaving the landing light on.
Get your heating controls working for you.
Learn how your thermostat and timer work, and set them to match your routine so you’re not heating an empty home. Rather than switching the heating off completely when you’re out, run it at a lower temperature, so the system doesn’t have to work overtime to warm the house from cold when you get back.
Turning your thermostat down by just one degree can make a noticeable saving over a year. Before you reach for the dial, try another layer, a pair of slippers or a blanket on the sofa: they use no energy at all.
Look for energy efficiency grants.
Government schemes come and go, and they can help with things like insulation and more efficient boilers. Check GOV.UK for the energy grants currently available for your home.
When a power flush makes sense.
Free changes only go so far. If your radiators have cold spots, your boiler is noisy or your bills keep creeping up, sludge in your system could be making your heating work much harder than it should. A power flush can cut your heating bills by up to 25%, is guaranteed for 3 years, and in most homes takes just a day.
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