The window tip and freezer tricks to cut energy bills during summer
dailyrecord.co.ukSummer is a season we all look forward to - the cold dark nights turn into long bright evenings and the good weather means there is little need to turn on the heat.
This should be welcoming news, as energy bills continue to rise amid the cost of living crisis. But summer actually brings its own pressures when it comes to energy costs.
Luckily, Wales Online have compiled five essential tips to help keep your home cool at a low cost this summer. Houses do a good job of retaining heat from the sun, so now is a good time to make sure that central heating is turned completely off.While you’re there, turn down the hot water thermostat to drop the maximum temperature of showers and baths.Tumble dryers are massive energy drains, so on warm days hang clothes outside to dry instead.Remember to regularly defrost your fridge and freezer as the more they ice up, the more energy they will use.With a full freezer, the cold air doesn’t need to circulate as much, so less power is needed.
If you have lots of free space, half-fill plastic bottles with water and use these to fill gaps. BBC Good Food suggests you fill the freezer with everyday items you are bound to use, such as sliced bread, milk or frozen peas.The obvious thing to do when homes warm up is to open all the windows.
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