Energy-saving tips with the Ideal Home Show

Energy saving and reducing your carbon footprint starts at your very front door. Well inside to be exact. Here are some of the easiest ways to begin your energy-saving journey in your own home.

According to EnergySavingTrust, it is possible to save around £65 simply by turning appliances off standby mode. You can even purchase a standby saver or smart plug which allows you to turn all appliances off standby in one go.

Draughts are the number one culprit in homes that contribute to the racking up of energy bills. Draught-proofing your home with foam strips along windows, fire caps over chimney pots, strip insulating loft patches, or filling old extractor fan outlets can help save a massive £225, as well as lower your carbon footprint.

Washing and tumble-drying clothes can contribute to a massive £104 in energy costs. Using drying racks, washing on a quick 30-degree cycle and doing larger and less frequent washing loads can help reduce this waste massively.

For even more tips and advice on energy saving, visit the Ideal Home Show where we have an array of demonstrations, celebrity experts and advice on hand to help you save energy in your own home. Head to the Super Theatre and hear from Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis on a variety of money saving topics including energy cost saving. Visit The Making-Money Show Home, where you can explore our life-sized Show Home, full of the latest tech and home improvements to help you save electricity and money.