Do you want to make your home cheaper to run?

Maybe you just want to be more energy efficient and friendlier towards the planet.

Either way, there are things that you can do to make this happen and you’d be surprised at how easy it is for you to get a great result out of these small changes.

Insulate your loft

If you have an attic then you really do need to get this insulated. Heat rises, and if your loft is not insulated then all of this will escape from the room and this can cause you real problems in the future. A lot of people are concerned because they believe that if they pay out for loft insulation, that this will cost them dearly and that they won’t be able to make this money back. This is not the case at all, and it can easily pay for itself in a couple of years.

Upgrade your boiler 

Energy efficient boilers can make a huge difference to your energy bills and boiler installation prices start at £1700. If you are ready for an upgrade then it really does make sense to invest in one that is energy efficient. You can also greatly reduce the carbon emissions that your home has as well, as boilers tend to count for nearly 60% of your carbon emissions. One good way for you to know if your boiler is energy efficient or not would be for you to look at the rating that it has. This is usually a sticker on the side of the boiler, and this will let you know what grade it is. The higher your grade, the more energy efficient your boiler is.

Use an eco-friendly hot water tank

By using the Mixergy Tank from My Plumber you will be more eco-friendly, as well as being able to save money being more energy efficient.  This clever water tank only heats the volume of water needed, rather than keeping a whole tank of water fully heated and wasting energy.  It is a smart system that links to an app so it can be controlled from your phone and turned off and on as needed.  It will also sense and learn your personal water usage each day to ensure it's only heating what is needed when it's needed.

Thick curtains

Sometimes, simple solutions are the best ones. If you are able to hang thicker curtains over your windows then this can stop heat from escaping and it can also help your home to feel way more snug as well. This is especially the case when winter comes along, as it can trap the heat in and it can also save you from putting the heating on as well. After all, the windows that you have in your home will be the main source of your heat loss and if you don’t get this sorted out then you may be wasting your energy conservation efforts. If you only have single glazing then upgrading this could be really helpful, and you’d be surprised at how easy this can be to get done.

Automate

Home automation systems are a fantastic way for you to save money. It doesn’t matter whether you want to invest in a multi room audio system or even smart lightbulbs, because they can really help you to cut down on your bills. The main reason for this is because they can stop you from wasting energy when you are not in the room.  Under floor heating is another great example as you can usually set it up to have zones, so you only heat the rooms you need to heat at any one time.  Smart heating apps and systems like Hive mean you can turn your heating off when you are out and set it to come on only when you are returning home.  You can even set it to be on a schedule as well, as this is a fantastic way for you to really get the best result out of your lifestyle and your energy efficiency.