Simple lightbulb trick can save £55 on your energy bills
A SIMPLE lightbulb tricks could help slash £55 a year off your energy bills.
Switching to energy saving bulbs could help you make big savings over time.
It comes as millions are forking out thousands more than they used to on their energy bills.
Energy bills were initially set to be frozen at £2,500 for the typical household for two years, but the Energy Price Guarantee will now increase bills to £3,000 a year from April 2023.
If you're a large family that uses a lot of energy, you're likely to spend even more than this.
That's why families are trying to save money on their energy bills - and changing your lightbulbs can help.
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If you replaced every room in your home with energy-efficient LED lightbulbs from standard or incandescent ones, you could save £55 a year on your electricity bill.
Installing the likes of LEDs will keep rooms well lit while decreasing your energy bills each year.
They use 90% less energy than traditional bulbs, according to EDF.
LED lightbulbs also last longer than traditional bulbs, saving on maintenance costs.
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You can get bulbs for £5 from Wilko, for example.
It's not the only lightbulb trick you can do to save cash.
Turning your lights off every time you leave a room can save you £25 a year.
Installing an electric timer for your lights, which are worth around £15-£20, to ensure your lights are turned off.
You could be paying a small fortune for security lights that you forgot to turn off, for example.
How else can I save on my energy bill?
Blocking draughts can save £30 a year, according to Energy Saving Trust.
Draught excluders can be cheap - we spotted them on Amazon for £7.99 - but you should always shop around for better offers.
To prevent heat from exiting through your loft, invest in insulation.
It may seem like a pricey outlay, but it could save you £315 a year, according to Which?.
Don't leave appliances on standby - Energy Saving Trust estimates that between 9-16% of electricity used in homes is through appliances in standby mode.
On a bill of £500, this could account for as much as £80. We've rounded up the worst devices to leave on standby.
You’re wasting water and energy if you run a dishwasher half empty.
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On average, the cost of running a dishwasher once a day will amount to £1.98 a week, according to USwitch.
But if you're doing two half-full cycles, it will cost £3.96 a week instead.