9 energy-saving tips you can do NOW

1. Always put your washing machine, dryer or dishwasher on eco mode. You might think that a quick, hot cycle will do the trick but going eco is the simplest way to reduce both energy and water consumption.
   
   
2. Wash full loads of laundry only. Stop doing several small loads and try to reduce it to a weekly wash and save over 23 yearly.
   
   
3. Check your fridge freezer door seals. Damaged seals allow warm air to get in, making your fridge use more energy to keep cool.
   
   
4. Turn off radiators in unused rooms. Make sure to keep your doors shut and radiators off so you avoid heating up empty rooms.
   
   
5. Cook or part-cook your food in the microwave. Microwaves are more energy-efficient than your energy-hungry oven and cost around 30 yearly to run.
   
   
6. Keep the lids on any pots and pans youre using on the hob. Your food will cook quicker and use 30% less energy than cooking in an uncovered pan.
   
   
7. Switch off standby appliances. Unplug your appliances and gadgets and see savings of 65 yearly. Thats money for nothing!
   
   
8. Avoid watching your favourite shows on your game console. Binge watch on your set-top box instead which uses 15x less energy. (Or just use your smart TV!).
   
   
9. Track your energy usage with an in-home display or energy-saving app. Knowing how much energy youre using is crucial for making effective changes for the future.

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