How buying a new Bromford home can help save on your energy bills.

We’re really proud of our new homes and their energy efficiency, and we’d like to help our customers to keep their bills as low as is practical.  We've put together some tips on how to get the most out of your money and help save on those rising energy costs.

Stop draughts 

Stopping heat from escaping through gaps could save up to £20 a year on energy bills. You can buy draught-proofing strips for window frames and draught excluders for doorways. Turning the temperature down is usually more tolerable if the warmth stays in the house, and even closing your curtains can help.

Get the most out of your radiator 

Radiator reflectors help recycle the heat emitted from the radiator back into the room and can reduce the energy lost through walls by up to 45 per cent. Try moving your furniture around too, as while it’s nice to feel the warmth of the radiator on the back of the sofa, any furniture placed in front of a heat source will have an effect on its ability to heat up a room.  

Pay attention to your thermostat

Instead of cranking up the heat on the thermostat when feeling the chill, set timers to give a room adequate time to heat up before touching the thermostat, as a boiler will heat up at constant speed no matter what. Also try turning the thermostat down by just one degree, your heating bills could be cut by up to 10 per cent. 

Watch the washing machine 

Wait for a full load to be ready before running the washing machine. You can save about £15 annually by cutting one weekly wash, and washing at 30 degrees will save you an extra £8 a year.

Shower swiftly 

As tempting as it is to stand under the warm water when it’s cold outside, spending one minute less in the shower can save you £30 a year on your water bill. Invest in more savings by purchasing a water-efficient shower head, which could reduce your utility bills by a further £50 a year.