Energy bills are increasing (Image: Getty)
Most recently, home improvement retailer conducted a survey on 2,062 people; 44 percent of whom are already struggling with the .
From today (October 1), the has increased from £1,568 to £1,717, which means people could be paying more for their energy use.
Property expert said: “Energy is one of the top costs of running a home and it can be difficult to know where savings can be made.”
Yet has revealed the “simple tips” that can quickly and effectively reduce costs.
Draught-proof your home
Warm air can escape with windows and doors while cold air can swoop in; stop this by investing in , which can be bought for as little as £6. Draught excluders are available at , and
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LED bulbs can save you money on your energy bills (Image: Getty)
To help prevent heat escaping from the roof, an insulation roll that has a thickness of 200mm is encouraged.
The Energy Saving Trust stated, for a gas-heated semi-detached house, that topping up insulation from nothing to 270mm could save you £200 per year.
Switch it off
Replace regular bulbs around the home with LEDS (saving you £23 per year) and make sure to turn lights off when not using them.
Reducing water usage
One of the “easiest switches” you can do is to opt for a water-saving shower head to reduce water usage by up to 50 percent “without compromising on performance”.
Swap the shower head to save money (Image: Getty)
Doing so can save a typical household up to £25 off their gas bill, and £35 off their water bill each year.
Solar panels
In light of ’ new partnership with , Phil Spencer added: “Higher investment items like solar panels could be the secret to saving hundreds of pounds each year in the long term.”
While upfront costs might be a hurdle for installing solar panels, once installed, they provide your home with energy, thereby reducing your bills.
Furthermore, the Government could pay you for excess energy supplied to the grid under the ongoing Smart Export Guarantee Scheme.