Energy Saving · 7 min read

Energy-saving tips room by room

Going room by room is the easiest way to spot waste. Here's a practical walk through the whole house.

Sometimes the clearest way to save energy is to walk through your home room by room. Here's what to look for in each.

Kitchen

• Only boil the water you need; put lids on pans.
• Use the right-size hob ring for the pan.
• Run the dishwasher only when full, on eco mode.
• Use an air fryer or microwave for small meals instead of the oven.
• Keep fridge/freezer well-maintained and not over-cold.

Living room

• Switch the TV and devices off at the wall, not just standby.
• Close curtains at dusk to keep heat in.
• Keep furniture away from radiators.
• Use LED bulbs and lamps rather than overhead lighting where you can.

Bedrooms

• Turn down radiators in rooms you use less with TRVs.
• Use draught-proofing on windows.
• Unplug phone chargers once devices are full.

Bathroom

• Shorter showers; a water-efficient showerhead.
• Fix dripping hot taps.
• Use the extractor fan only as long as needed.

Hallways & whole-home

• Draught-proof the front door (brush, letterbox, keyhole).
• Insulate the loft hatch.
• Set the heating on a timer for when you're actually home.
• Bleed radiators across the house at the start of the heating season.

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