British Gas, OVO, EDF, EON and Octopus customers have been urged to be more “diligent” and begin to switch things off at the socket. in the wake of Christmas, UK households can slash bills by up to 30 per cent by reducing the home’s “phantom load”.
With energy bills soaring, one expert has shared that there’s one simple thing you can do to cut your bills by up to 30 per cent.NerdWallet UK ‘s personal finance expert Amy Knight shed light on the hidden “phantom load” that could be inflating energy bills.
Homes powered entirely by electricity or those using both gas and electricity might see their energy costs soar by up to 30 [er cent due to appliances left on standby, which Amy refers to as the “phantom load.” She said: “Energy consumed by appliances [regarded as the ‘phantom load’] on standby can add up to 30 per cent to bills.”
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She urged: “So diligently switching devices off at the socket can create savings over time.” Speaking out, she offered more guidance and said: “Use price comparison websites to see which providers can offer the best energy price for your property.
Amy urged households to reach out to energy suppliers, who are obligated to assist vulnerable customers and those facing financial hardships, and urged people with lightbulbs to switch to LEDs which “use up to 90 per cent less energy and last 20 times longer”.
“The lifespan of an LED bulb means you’ll continue benefiting from lower energy use for years to come,” Amy added. Estimated savings reach as high as £1,200 by switching lightbulbs in your property, Amy went on to add.
She also suggested avoiding the urge to crank up the thermostat by simply installing “draught-proof strips around windows and reflective foil behind radiators to direct heat back into the room”.