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Downsizing could cut your energy bill by £1,550 per year

Research by property maintenance solution provider, Help me Fix , reveals that while it may be a drastic measure to take, homeowners can combat the cost of living and cut their energy bill by £1,550 per year by downsizing from a detached home to a smaller property.

The cost of living crisis has hit households across the nation and one driving cost behind this is our energy bills,...

Learn your little-known meter numbers to avoid accidental ‘killer’ bills

Energy experts are urging homeowners to ‘Know your Number’ when it comes to gas and electric meters to guard against potential bill mix-ups.

Residents across the UK can sometimes accidentally fall foul of receiving sky-high utility invoices, says money.co.uk - when they know they have definitely not consumed that much energy.

The discrepancy occurs when a utility company...

How much will 50p worth of electricity get you at home

How far will 50p of electricity get you at home?

A whopping 85% of UK households admit to being completely unaware of their annual electricity usage1. With the population spending more time at home and with shorter days already here, Compare the Market commissioned a survey of the UK bill payers to find out who is least clued up on how much energy is used by everyday appliances, focusing on how far 50p worth of electricity will go in the...

Hot Tub top of the list for expensive outdoor appliances

Households splashing out £300 extra this summer

New research from home energy-saving assistant Loop has revealed the worst culprits for adding to energy bills during the summer months, as it finds some households could be forking out as much as £300 extra when the sun is shining1.

Comparing a number of popular appliances used during the summer including electric patio heaters, air conditioning units, hot tubs, and outdoor pool...