The summer is usually a great time to save some energy on your home through your electrical appliances and heating, so let’s see how you can save some pennies this summer.
Timing is everything
When going away on holiday, many of us decide to leave appliances such as lights on to deter potential burglars by making their home appear as if someone is in. Whilst this can be a good way to protect your home, it’s not particularly friendly to your energy bills which is why we recommend investing in a timing switch!
These useful devices plug into your home’s walls and allow you to choose a time for your appliances to turn off and on – meaning you only pay for the energy you use in those specific hours, rather than for the duration of your holiday.
As well as a timing switch, you should consider switching to LED lighting solutions throughout your home which is proven to be more energy efficient and environmentally friendly! To speak to one of our electricians in Cheshire about installing LED lights in your home, get in touch with us today.
Energy Management on the Move
We’ve all seen the adverts for Alexa, Google Home and other smart devices that can make your life easier, and your heating and electricity is no different – especially when you’re away.
Thanks to revolutionary apps and technology such as smart meters and Hive, you can now control your home appliances and heating from the luxury of your sun lounger! This control lets you turn your appliances and heating off, meaning you’re not wasting electricity in your home when you’re away.
What’s more, with smart technology, you can be reminded if you’ve left an appliance or light on accidentally when you’ve gone on holiday, and can easily turn it off. This offers your total peace of mind when you’re away and will save you money on your summer energy bills too.
To speak to one of our engineers about installing smart technology in your home or to find out more, get in contact with us today.
Beat the Chill This Summer
Your fridge and freezer are two of the most energy consuming appliances in your homes, so don’t forget to make sure they’re in order before you go away to save some money!
It’s true that fridges tend to operate more effectively when they are full compared to when they are empty. Due to this, filling your fridge with bottles full of water, jugs and other containers means your fridge will operate more efficiently when you’re away.
Alternatively, you can empty your fridge and then turn the temperature up on it or turn it off completely, in order to save you some extra money on your energy bills this summer!
Similarly, defrosting your freezer and switching that off can save you a huge amount of money on your energy bill – after all, nobody wants to pay for energy when they don’t need to.
Final Energy Saving Tips
We’ll let you get off and continue packing once you’ve read our final two tips for how to save energy and money this summer:
1) Turn your heating off – Ok, so many people won’t have had their heating on during the current heatwave, however, if you do have your heating on a timer, turn it off when you go away in order to save some extra money this summer.
2) Unplug everything – all of your appliances, from TVs to DVD players to the Microwave are all using energy, even when they’re in standby mode. To reduce your energy bills, unplug all of the appliances that aren’t essential and see how much you can save!
Now you’re ready to save yourself some money on your energy bills this summer, why not get in contact with our Cheshire based team to discuss some home improvements with the money you’ve saved?