00:00Energy bills have gone up again and with colder months on the way, many of us are looking for ways to keep costs down.
00:06So what simple steps can actually make a difference?
00:09Here's an energy saving expert to share some quick, affordable changes you can make at home this winter.
00:14First up, it's worth looking at how much power your lighting uses.
00:18Switching bulbs and changing habits can bring small but steady savings.
00:22So I think one of the key things is I think people need to understand where the money is actually going.
00:32For example, the main reasons why we're being impacted more in winter, it's getting darker.
00:37People are using their lights more.
00:39So in the first place, addressing lighting, making sure that you have LED lighting in your home.
00:45I think at this point, it's been more than proven that it's cost efficient and that you'll be making your money back very quickly with LED lighting.
00:55So that's definitely something everyone should move towards.
00:58Another big saver is tackling the weak spots in your home, like gaps, drafts or thin insulation, which let warmth escape and push bills up.
01:06In terms of tips for people to reduce their bills in general, finding out what are the leakiest points of your home.
01:14You can actually do this yourself.
01:16You know, you'll feel the drafts and you can start dealing with those and doing it via DIY, right?
01:23You can get some caulking to deal with some, any cracks, anything around windows, draft excluders for your doors.
01:33A lot of our energy, up to like 10% of our heating is being lost through that.
01:38When it comes to heating, even small adjustments can make a big impact.
01:42Experts say finding the right balance between comfort and cost is key.
01:46In terms of what you can do in the house, if effectively with heating, it's about the difference in temperature between the outside and the inside.
01:58So reducing the temperature from 21 degrees to, let's say, 20 degrees.
02:0221 degrees being what people normally go for.
02:05You can save up to, you know, about 60 pounds per year.
02:11If you drop that further and aim for, for example, 19 degrees and start dressing warmer in your home, you can start saving double that effectively.
02:21A few small changes can go a long way.
02:24Cutting energy use, lowering bills and keeping homes warm through the winter months.
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