Water bills: The one issue that could be costing you £398.67 each year and other bill-cutting tips

Are you wasting money you could be saving on your water bills?

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00:00Are there issues in your home which, if fixed, could save you hundreds of pounds on your

00:06water bills? According to the experts, a single leaking tap could be costing you £400 each

00:11year. And if left unfixed, the problems could get worse, leaving you footing a repair bill

00:16of up to £10,000. If you're in the market for a new dishwasher, perhaps opt for an energy

00:21efficient one. They use around 30% less water, which equates to an annual saving of £40.16

00:28and 12% less energy, around £38.50 when used daily. Installing aerators to taps is next.

00:34Aerators mix air with water, making the flow feel stronger, while using around 50% less

00:39water. This equates to savings of up to £110.17 per person per year.

00:44Finally, fix your leaks. Water.org reports that a dripping tap wastes at least 5,500

00:50litres of water annually, equating to a wastage of £22.12 per tap. And this can worsen if

00:56a drip becomes a trickle. A fouled washer is the most common cause of a dripping tap,

01:01and replacing it can be done quickly and easily.