Electrical appliances on standby, draughty windows and doors, and even your faulty boiler could increase your home energy bills. As energy bills rise and the current energy hike of 2022 pinches our purse strings, what can we do about it?
Many homeowners are making the conscious decision to lower their carbon footprints and save money by understanding what energy is used in our homes. It is becoming a critical step to reduce our energy usage, even if it’s not for our bank accounts but for the environment. With this in mind, we have researched what eats at our home energy and how you can make your bills a little more bearable this year.
What uses the most energy in my home?
It’s helpful to know what energy you are really using, and we have found the most frequent costly items eating up your energy consumption at home. Here’s a breakdown of the areas in your home that are using the most energy:
- 47% heating and/or air conditioning
- 14 % water heating
- 13% washing machine/tumble dryer
- 12% lighting
- 4% fridge and freezer
- 3-4% electric oven
- 3% television, digital receivers, and Wi-Fi routers
- 2% dishwasher
- 1% computers
Remembering to turn off appliances like laptops, games consoles, routers, and televisions can save a pretty penny instead of leaving them on standby. A nearly whopping 50% of energy is spent on heating or air conditioning. But with the extreme summer heat and bitter winters, what can you do about it?
How can I reduce my energy bills?
Investing in high-quality, energy-efficient home improvements can pay for itself in the long term. You don’t have to sacrifice warmth, thermal performance, or home aesthetics when replacing old windows and doors.
At Seal Lite, our windows, doors, conservatories and more have been created with the latest high-performance glazing options and thermal technologies to keep your home warmer. We pride ourselves on thermal efficiency so that you can kick those energy bills down a peg or two.
For example, old windows are inefficient, and heat is lost twice as fast through outdated and inefficient windows. Replacing your windows could save you approximately £223 to £477 per year, making a significant difference to your energy bills.
Energy-efficient home improvements in the South West
If you are looking for energy-efficient home improvements with modern and innovative technology, Seal-Lite wants to help.
If you have more questions about our windows, doors, conservatories, or any other products, contact us online or call us on 01275 342 656.