Spend less time in the shower
Keeping your shower time to just 4 minutes could save a typical household £95 a year on their energy bills.
Save water, energy and money
It may surprise you to hear that 16% of your energy bill comes from heating water, so a shorter shower will save you money.
We know that it's a worrying time with increases in energy and household bills, so we've got some great tips that could help save you money on your energy bills by saving water.
If you’re on a water meter, according to the customer body Consumer Council for Water (CCW), a family of four could save a £1,270 on water and energy bills by using less water, by:
| Water Savings | |
|---|---|
| Reducing each person's daily shower from 10 minutes to 5 minutes | £740 |
| Fixing a leaking toilet | £300 |
| Turning off the tap while brushing teeth | £100 |
| Cutting out two dishwasher runs per week by only running with full loads | £76 |
| Cutting out two washing machine runs per week by only running with full loads | £37 |
| Fixing a dripping tap | £17 |
| Total | £1,270 |
If you’re not on a water meter, it still pays to save, according to the Energy Savings Trust, you could save over £200 a year on your energy bill by using less water, by following the tips below:
Replace your showerhead
Replace your inefficient showerhead with a water efficient one and save up to £55 a year on your gas bill (not suitable for electric showers).
Careful with your washing
You can save around £34 a year from your energy bill just by using your washing machine on a 30-degree cycle and reducing your washing machine use by one run per week for a year.
Fit a tap aerator
You could also save £30 a year by fitting an aerator onto your kitchen tap to reduce the amount of water coming out without affecting how it washes or rinses.
Fill up your dishwasher
Only run your dishwasher when it is full to reduce the amount of water you use. Reducing your dishwasher use by one run per week for a year could save you £17 a year.
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 £20 a year on your energy bills.
Just boil what you need
Kettles are one of the most used appliances but many of us boil the kettle with more water than we need. Avoid overfilling the kettle and save £13 a year on your electricity bill.
Use a bowl in your sink
A running tap uses enough water to make 24 brews per minute, so having a bowl in your kitchen sink for washing up will save hot water.