Water bills are set to rise again as energy companies struggle to keeps costs low.
How can you make sure that you save money and keep costs low in 2018?
You can save on water bills by restricting the water you use, which is also good for the environment.
There are various ways you can do this.
The Eden Project recommends turning off the tap while you brush your teeth, being quick in the shower and always filling up the washing machine and dishwasher.
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The following modifications to your house can help you save water and money on your energy bills effortlessly.
A water butt or rainwater tank collects water that runs off roofs.
They can collect up to 2300 litres of water per year, which you can use to water pipes instead of the hose pipe.
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A water metre shows you how much water you are using in real time.
This could encourage you to keep an eye on your consumption, as you see the cost increase during the month.
Using your washing machine in a certain setting can save you 90 per cent off your water bill.
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Energy company Ovo said: “Always wash your clothes at 30°Celsius or cooler – modern washing powders and detergents work just as well at lower temperatures.”
uSwitch also said: “90 per cent of a washing machine's energy expenditure is spent on heating the water, so if you wash your clothes at 30-40 °C you're saving significant amounts of money.”
You should also turn your machine off when it is finished.
Some items in your house use more water and energy than others.
The washing machine uses 50p worth of energy each time.
However, using the dishwasher takes less water than doing the dishes by hand, as long as you don’t pre-rinse the plates, and only scrape food off them.
