Saving electricity tips

Desperadoo

Whats your best tip for saving electricity.  I know a problem effecting us all 

I'm in Nothern Ireland so not a lot of choice for supplier and rhe one I am with increased 21.4% in January and increasing again 1st July by 27.4%

Last few weeks I have reduced using tumble dryer and dishwasher  but not really making a big difference 

lisyloo

Do you need to use a tumble dryer at all at this time of year?
I have a dehumidifier that I use in winter which is much cheaper to run if you can afford the investment,
 

Desperadoo

lisyloo said:

Do you need to use a tumble dryer at all at this time of year?

 

Thanks for your reply

No but for handyness would use it which is why I have cut it down.

comeandgo

Desperadoo said:

lisyloo said:

Do you need to use a tumble dryer at all at this time of year?

 

Thanks for your reply

No but for handyness would use it which is why I have cut it down.

Ok my tip is stop using tumble dryer.

Reed_Richards

Desperadoo said:

Last few weeks I have reduced using tumble dryer and dishwasher  but not really making a big difference 

It's generally held to be more energy-efficient to use a dishwasher than to wash dishes by hand.  It might not be cheaper though; that could depend on how you heat your hot water.  

Alnat1

share a bath/shower?

Desperadoo

It's generally held to be more energy-efficient to use a dishwasher than to wash dishes by hand.  It might not be cheaper though; that could depend on how you heat your hot water.  

Thanks

Hot water heated by Gas.... only thing using gas at the minute as hearing obviously off 

Alnat1

Make sure you turn off everything at the plug socket when not in use, especially overnight. Only things that really need to stay on are fridge/freezer and internet router.

Benny2020

Alnat1 said:

share a bath/shower?

I will ask my neighbour if she wants to share a bath with me.

aaiiee

Are your light bulbs all LED, especially those which are used a lot?

My other recent change is to use the washing machine at 30 degrees.

Desperadoo

aaiiee said:

Are your light bulbs all LED, especially those which are used a lot?

My other recent change is to use the washing machine at 30 degrees.

Most lights LED and have started the 30 degree wash just a few days ago.  Also been using a quick was for some things as only a 14 minute wash...my idea is if I was washing by hand would not take 1.5 hour like the washing machine does lol