Saving water is good for the environment and your bank balance too. Being careful not to waste water will not only reduce your water bill (if you have a meter) but will reduce your energy bills too.
That’s because around 16% of your gas and electricity bill pays to heat water for showers, cleaning, washing machines and dishwashers.
Making small changes to how you use water could easily save you around £130 a year on your energy bills! Here’s some tips to get you started...
Spend less time in the shower
Keeping your shower time to just 4 minutes could save a typical household £65 a year on energy bills.
Careful with your washing
You can save around £27 a year on your energy bill just by skipping one wash a week for a year and using your washing machine on a 30-degree cycle instead of higher temperatures.
Swap your bath for a shower
Some of us might enjoy a long soak in the bath, but swapping just one bath a week with a 4-minute shower could save you £14 a year on your energy bills.
Just boil what you need
Kettles are one of the most used appliances in the kitchen, so avoid overfilling the kettle and save yourself around £11 a year on your electricity bill.
Fill your dishwasher
Only run your dishwasher when it is full. Reducing your dishwasher use by one run per week for a year could save you £13 a year on your electricity bill.
Washed away
Remember, you’re paying for all the hot water you use so a great way to stop your money going down the plughole is to have a bowl in your kitchen sink for washing up and use a plug in the bathroom sink when shaving or washing.
For lot of hints and tips on saving water in the home visit: unitedutilities.com/savewater