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In our homes we have plenty of reasons to try and save energy; the most popular one is to conserve the money we spend on utilities such as electricity, gas and water. Our bills have leapt up in cost in recent years which has been the major motivator in saving energy. By using certain appliances and items in the home we can make sure our bills don’t continue spiralling out of control but begin to fall as we take a more responsible approach to our energy usage.

The other main factor is the recent government advice to reduce the damage our homes have on the environment. Carbon footprints have become everyday terms we are all familiar with thanks to plenty of TV and print adverts encouraging us to turn our lights off when not needed and washing clothes on a lower temperature.

Sometimes home appliances can be tough to save energy on as over time they may require servicing such as a tumble dryer not getting clothes dried as quickly as it used to. This means that we will need to put the dryer on for longer which needs not only more heat but also more water. The electricity required to drive the motor and water to wash clothes can soon rack up an expensive utility bill if there’s a lot of clothes that need cleaning and drying.  Read more...