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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.

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Changing your lightbulbs for energy efficient ones could save you moneyCredit: Getty

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.

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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.

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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.

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