How to save money on your utility bills

The famous phrase says: ‘Take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves.’ The same thing goes with your utility bills. Every tip that we offer you below, will help reduce your bills and over the course of the year this could add up to significant savings.

Turn of lights
When you are not in the room, make sure the lights are off. Even leaving hallway lights on can add money to your fuel bills unnecessarily.

Cook in bigger batches
When you are cooking meals for the family cook in bigger batches and freeze leftovers for another day. Heating up a meal will use less energy than making the same meal from scratch again.

Turn the temperature down on your washing machine
Where possible wash your clothes on a lower temperature, this will save energy and your clothes will come out just as clean

Turn the thermostat down by a degree or two
We all like a toasty home. By turning down your temperature down by a degree or two will not make too much difference on how you feel, but it will save the boiler working to heat up to that higher temperature.

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Save water
There are many ways in which you can save water in your home. By being mindful of what you are doing and using, there are so many ways in which you can save using unecessary water.
These include:

1. Turn the tap off while brushing your teeth
2. Speed up your showers
3. Fill up the bath tub an inch or so lower than usual
4. Fix your leaks
5. Fix dripping taps
6. Fill up your dishwasher or washing machine
7. Fill up the sink instead of running the tap
8. Ditch the hosepipe for a watering can
9. Install a water meter
10. Install a water butt to your drainpipe
11. Insulate your water pipes
12. Install water-efficient appliances

There are many products available to help you to reduce water usage, including water-efficient shower heads and cistern displacement devices. When refurbishing the bathroom or kitchen look for more water-efficient options for your taps, toilet, washing machine or dishwasher. For more useful water-saving tips visit Waterwise.

If you have a leak that needs fixing, or are looking to refurbish your kitchen or bathroom, contact either Martin or Craig at Arco. Our plumbing services cover all areas in and around Havering including, Romford, Collier Row, Hornchurch, Upminster and beyond.
 
Call us now on: Martin: 07977 229 134 | Craig: 07970 296 171

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