If, in the last year, you’ve watched the news, read a paper, opened social media, listened to the radio, or simply had a conversation, you know what a hot topic energy is. The price of bills have soared and, as of November 2022, show no signs of abating. This makes cutting down on your usage more important than ever. So, in keeping with this, we’ve written a handy blog to help you do just that.
Reduce Your Energy Bills
Saving money on your energy bills doesn’t have to be a massive undertaking. In fact, there are several things you can do today that will save you money tomorrow. Here are some quick fixes to help you put aside more than a few pennies:
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Don’t leave appliances on standby.
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Use the heating sparingly.
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Wear an extra layer to avoid turning on the heating.
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Use low wattage bulbs.
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Avoid leaving the lights on.
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Keep windows and doors closed to help with insulation.
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Buy draft excluders.
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Run your washing machine on the lowest temperature setting.
Insulate Your Windows
While energy bills are comprised of more than just heating, keeping the home warm in the winter is a large portion of this. As such, keeping your energy output under control is vital in helping to reduce your bills. Besides what we’ve listed above, one of the best ways to achieve this is by making sure your windows are up to the task. Lots of warmth is lost through the windows, and this is most noticeable with single-glaze windows. By upgrading your windows to double, or even triple-glazing, you’ll notice a huge difference in how quickly the home heats up.
Do Shutters Insulate?
They most certainly do. Our insulated shutters help to keep the heat in in more ways than one. So, not only will you have a gorgeous window dressing to wow your friends with, but you’ll ramp up the thermostat less too.
Our thermal shutters are made-to-measure, meaning that they’re built to the exact specifications of your windows. This means they will always sit nice and flush to your windows. And because they’re fitted so snugly, you won’t have heat escaping or irksome drafts coming into the room.
Shutters come in very handy in the winter too. Other window dressings require that you fully open them to let more air in. With shutters all you have to do is adjust the movable slats to your liking when the room gets a little stuffy.
Thermal Shutter Styles
We love all our shutter blind styles equally, but when it comes to insulation, some are more effective than others. Full Height and Tier-on-Tier shutters will cover the entirety of your window, so these come highly recommended. Made of the best materials to the highest of standards, we're the last word in energy efficient shutters.
If you want to take the first step towards purchasing your own insulated shutters, then get in touch today. Send an email to [email protected] or click on the chat symbol during normal weekday working hours. We’re looking forward to hearing from you.