If you've read some of our past blogs, you'll know just how important energy saving and saving on bills are to us. If you have the necessary products installed in your home and are looking for a few quick tips to help you further reduce bills, continue reading this insightful blog. We cover everything from the little tips that show results over time to the tips that show instantaneous results.
It's the little things that count:
- Turn the thermostat down by a couple °C, it's unlikely that you or family members will notice the difference, but your heating bills sure will.
- Turn the lights off when nobody's using a room.
- Recycle and Re-use. If you love how your home is "Green" and energy efficient, why not continue your green lifestyle by recycling plastics and other unwanted materials?
- Unplug appliances that aren't being used. If the appliance isn't in use there is no need for it to be adding onto your electric bill. If you want to really reduce the amount of unnecessary energy used, try switch plugs that are on "standby" off completely.
- Keep your curtains closed at night and over the radiator. Curtains are more than just another fabric to help accessorize your home. Curtains are highly effective at keeping the cold draughts out and the heat in! Don't smother the heat the radiator works so hard to provide, allow the heat to push itself away from the radiator and rise to fill the room.
- Turn off the heating overnight and when out and about during the day.
These things take time:
- Clean your windows. dirt can reduce your glass performance by 5-10%. The performance can be even further reduced if the dirt is on a roof light.
- Don't obstruct the light. Furniture, curtains or any other object should not be obstructing daylight penetration. It will reduce the amount of natural light that can penetrate the room.
- Look for an energy saving logo when shopping for a new product. e.g. dishwasher, washing machine, windows.
- Choose a thermostat with a timer and controls. This means you don't have to simply decide between on and off but you can decide on the temperature and how long the heating will remain on.
- When painting a room consider what the room will be used for. Lighter colours like white and cream are good reflectors of light and can help maximize the daylight that enters a room. Darker colours like navy and red are poor reflectors of light.
It'll be worth it in the long run:
- If you don't already have one, it's recommended that every home owner should have a lagging jacket placed around their hot water tank.
- Use a timer on immersion heaters, by using a timer you will be supplied with an adequate amount of hot water without using any additional utilities to heat an excess amount of water.
- Energy saving light bulbs are now very popular and can be found in almost all hardware stores. You won't be able to tell difference in lighting but you'll be sure to see the difference in your bills.
Invest now and see instant changes:
- One of the most effective ways to keep the heat in your home and the cold out is by having energy efficient double glazed windows. Don't choose your supplier based on price but by the quality. Argon filled glass units combined with Low Emissivity glass create the perfect combination to combat those outside elements.
- Attic Insulation can save you up to 20% on your home heating bill. There are a variety of options to use when it comes to insulating your attic, e.g. rock-wool, rigid thermal insulation boards, polystyrene etc.
- Boiler servicing. Don't neglect the opportunity to maximize efficiency on your heating products. The less work your boiler has to do to keep your home warm and cozy, the less the heating bill will be. depending on the condition your boiler is in, you can improve the overall efficiency of the boiler by 10%, that 10% can equate to up to €150.
- Internal/External Insulation. There are a variety of ways to insulate, make sure to do your research before committing to this method of energy saving. Take into account the price, the time it will take to see the return on your investment and also how much will the type of insulation disrupt your living arrangement?
If you would like a free consultation with one of our surveyors, you can call us on (01) 8021800 or email us at info@harvestenergy.ie to arrange a date to suit you.
Also make sure to check out our other blogs to see what information is relevant to you!
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