These days one of the most expensive household bills can be for your electricity.
More reliance on electrical products in recent years, coupled with rising energy costs, means that bills for electricity can often be the largest monthly outgoing outside of a mortgage.
With that in mind, MyHome has put together some tips on effective ways to reduce your electricity bill.
Check them out below…
Home Heating and Insulation
- Switch to a night rate electricity plan if you use storage heaters
- Add insulation to your attic, walls and floors to reduce heat loss
- Use draft excluders and seal gaps around windows and doors
- Install thermostatic radiator valves to control heating in individual rooms
Advertisement
Appliance Usage
- Run washing machines and dishwashers during off-peak hours
- Wash clothes at 30°C instead of higher temperatures
- Air-dry clothes instead of using tumble dryers
- Unplug devices or use smart power strips to eliminate standby power usage
- Replace old appliances with A-rated energy efficient models
Lighting
- Switch to LED bulbs (they use up to 80% less electricity than traditional bulbs)
- Turn off lights when not in use or install motion sensors
- Use natural light when possible
Kitchen Tips
- Keep fridge and freezer doors closed and maintain proper temperatures
- Use lids on pots and pans to reduce cooking time
- Match pot size to the cooker ring size
- Consider batch cooking to minimise oven use
Utility Providers
- Compare electricity suppliers annually using comparison sites
- Look for new customer discounts when switching providers
- Consider a smart meter and time-of-use tariffs if available
Grants and Supports
- Check for SEAI grants for home energy upgrades
- Look into the Warmer Homes Scheme if eligible for free energy upgrades
- Consider the Better Energy Communities programme for community-based initiatives
Advertisement
You can check out MyHome’s Buyers’ Advice Hub Energy Grants and Initiatives and Retrofit Hub grants and supports for further tips on how to save energy in your home.
Follow MyHome on WhatsApp for all the latest property news and advice
