Energy saving
Save money and the planet with our energy saving advice. From having a smart meter installed, to energy-saving gadgets, it pays to read these articles
Energy saving
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What is thermal window film? Experts reveal how to save over £70 per year on your heating for less than £15
Installing window film can help keep the heat in your home and keep avoid energy bills from creeping up
By Kezia Reynolds
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Why is my heat pump blowing cold air? Experts warn it could be one of these five things — and three of them need immediate attention
Get your heat pump back up and running again in no time
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to draught-proof a front door — expert-approved tips to shut out the cold and prevent internal heat from escaping
Experts reveal how to identify the problem areas and what you’ll need to seal your home from the elements
By Lauren Bradbury
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Is it cheaper to leave your heating on all day? The official answer plus the exceptions you need to know about
There's plenty of debate on whether you should leave your heating on low all day – this is what you need to know
By Rebecca Knight
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How much does it cost to run an electric blanket? Here's what you need to know
We've done the maths to find out just how much running your electric blanket costs
By Rachel Ogden
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How much does it cost to run a hot tub under the January 2025 energy price cap?
Wondering how much it costs to run a hot tub? We've got everything you need to know to help you save money
By Rachel Ogden
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Heat pumps explained - how they work and how to determine whether a heat pump is right for your home
All you need to know about heat pumps – and which is best for your home
By Caramel Quin
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7 clever tricks to help you heat your home without turning the heating on this winter
With energy prices soaring, these are helpful to bear in mind to stay warm over the winter months
By Amy Hunt
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How to save energy at home - 31 expert-approved tips to save energy, money and the planet
Worried about high energy prices? Learn how to save energy in homes to lower gas and electricity bills
By Amy Cutmore
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How to install a water butt - make the most of the rainy weather with these expert tips
Make the most of summer showers and keep your plants looking lush by installing a water butt in your garden. Here's what you need to know before you buy...
By Natalie Davies
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The 5 home appliances you should never leave on standby to avoid high energy bills
Don’t leave these 5 appliances on standby if you don’t want to pay the high price
By Sara Hesikova
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This is how much keeping your appliances on standby is *actually* costing you
It makes more difference to your annual bill than you might think…
By Amy Hunt
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‘Is it worth the money?’ This is the tool our product testers use to rate every appliance’s cost-to-run value
The energy monitoring plug is the tool that could save your money and electricity
By Sara Hesikova
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Martin Lewis reveals the cheapest (and most underrated) way to stay warm this winter – and it's only £6
We've all been sleeping on this often-forgotten energy-saving buy
By Jullia Joson
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9 energy-saving products to buy this Amazon Prime Day to help you save money all winter
Future-proof your home from rising energy bills this winter with these great deals
By Rebecca Knight
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EPC ratings explained – what is an Energy Performance Certificate? The jargon-free guide
Would you like to know how energy efficient your property is? You certainly need to if you're buying, selling (or renting a house out)
By Georgina Rodgers
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What uses the most electricity in the home? The appliances to keep an eye on
These three appliances use the lion's share of electricity
By Millie Hurst
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The easily-avoided energy mistakes that are adding up to £300 to your energy bills
If you're looking to cut your energy bills down, stop making these three mistakes
By Katie Sims
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Energy saving myths - 4 things that won't save you money according to the experts
Experts debunk the four most common energy-saving myths
By Katie Sims
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Hot water bottle vs electric blanket - which is better for keeping warm at night?
We compared the hot water bottle and electric blanket to work out which is the best method for keeping warm this winter
By Imani Cottrell
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This bad habit could be costing you an extra £150 a year on your energy bills
Are you guilty of this heating mistake that's adding to your energy bills?
By Amy Hunt
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How to improve your EPC rating to improve the saleability of your house
Follow these six options to better your home’s EPC rating
By Sophie Vening
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Why is my electricity bill so high? 6 root causes identified
There’s no denying that when a particularly high electricity bill arrives it can be an unwelcome surprise.
By Carrie-Ann Skinner
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8 DIY draught-proofing ideas to help keep your home warm on a budget
Get rid of unwelcome cold breezes with these eight simple methods for draught proofing
By Emily Batesmith
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This simple error when heating your home could be costing you up to £115
Take heed if you want to keep your energy bills down this winter…
By Amy Hunt
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I tried an energy monitoring plug for a week and was surprised how much energy this appliance was guzzling
Here's what used the most and the least electricity, from the kettle and toaster to the airfryer and electric blanket
By Millie Hurst
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Gone to waste: Britain's first house of rubbish opens its recycled doors (and windows) at Brighton University
Brighton Waste House, a permanent building built almost entirely of rubbish by students at Brighton University, opened to the public this month
By Rachel Homer