Utilities 33 05 INSTALL A NEW BOILER When the time comes to replace your boiler, upgrading to a new A-rated condensing version with a programmer, room thermostat and thermostatic radiator controls would be a wise move and could save an impressive £300 per year in the process. 06 WASH CLOTHES AT A LOWER TEMPERATURE Washing at 30 degrees rather than 40 degrees will help reduce energy usage and is as easy as flicking a switch. If you can cut out one wash cycle per week, you will save even more and typically reduce this bill by around £5 per year. 07 CHOOSE WHEN YOU WASH Many electricity providers charge reduced rates during different times of the day, according to peak times when there is most demand, and times when there is reduced demand. Waiting until the evening or at night when rates are lower to run loads of laundry or run the dishwasher could save you money, for a simple lifestyle change. 08 BE SMARTER WITH WATER You can save around £25 a year by washing up in a bowl rather than using a running tap. A more efficient shower head can save you as much as £18 per person a year on energy bills, plus an additional sum if you have a water meter. If you fit a shower timer in your bathroom, you could save up to £7 per person each year by cutting just one minute off every shower. The indicative savings included have been estimated by the Energy Saving Trust. boydens.co.uk
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