Families argue about leaving the lights on in empty rooms more than once a week[1], as the high cost of gas and electricity continues to cause friction
The average parent turns off 338 lights in empty rooms every year [2] , although one in four children (24%) helps save energy around the home [3]
Four in ten households (44%) argue over the cost of heating, and a
SCHOOLS OUT FOR THE SUMMER: HOW TO SAVE ENERGY WITH KIDS HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
While energy bills are generally lower in the summer months, there are ways to make sure costs stay as low as possible when children stay home for the school holidays.
Uswitch.com , the comparison and switching service, is offering households tips on how to keep energy bills down.
NEW YEAR’S REVOLUTION: BAD ENERGY HABITS ADDING £285 A YEAR TO HOUSEHOLD BILLS
Four fifths of households (80%) admit to having at least one bad energy habit – including overfilling the kettle and leaving lights on – which can add £285 a year to bills [1]
More than a quarter of people (28%) set their washing machine at temperatures above 40 o C – costing an extra £26 a year,
PHONE-CHILLING WEATHER: USWITCH TIPS TO AVOID GETTING A FROSTY RECEPTION FROM YOUR TECH AS THE TEMPERATURE DROPS
After a mild start to the season, the cold weather is settling in and we’re looking at ways to keep ourselves warm ahead of the winter. However, spare a thought for your gadgets too, as they can sometimes freeze under pressure and struggle to keep up with demands....
I’M DREAMING OF A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS: TWO FIFTHS OF BRITS PUTTING UP XMAS LIGHTS EARLIER THIS WINTER TO CHEER UP A MISERABLE YEAR
Two fifths of households (40%) are putting up Christmas lights earlier this winter, with one in seven saying they want to brighten up a miserable year [1]
Eight in ten households (80%) will put up lights this year despite the energy crisis [2] , with
While it’s common knowledge switching on the heating regularly can cause bills to surge, it can be tempting to give in as temperatures drop. Hot water bottles can be a great option for keeping the whole family warm, and for heating up beds before bedtime.
But one smarter option for parents is hot water bottle teddies, or microwaveable hot...
With energy prices higher than ever - and more households delaying turning on their central heating, bill-payers can save £85 a year by swapping a tumble dryer for alternatives like a heated airer[1]
Almost 11 million households — 39% of homes — own a tumble dryer, using it for almost two hours a week [2]
Dehumidifiers can reduce condensation caused by letting
Despite Government help, one in five households (20%) – over five million homes – will only cope with rising bills this winter by cutting their energy use[1]
Nearly nine in ten (86%) have already made changes around the home to prepare for winter, with a quarter (26%) installing insulation [2]
Two in five (43%) will turn down their thermostat [2] , with a third (32