Leave your oven door open to heat room
With winter approaching and energy prices rising, household bills and general cost of living is set to follow suit for millions across the UK, including those in rental apartments.
Ligita Poskeviciute, resident service manager at Grainger’s Enigma Square development shares her tips to help cut down energy usage.
Know your energy rating
All properties have an energy performance certificate (EPC) to measure how energy efficient a property is.
Each property is graded between A and G, with A being the most efficient and G as the least efficient.
Recent data shows that on average, the annual energy bill of a property with an EPC level G is up to ÂŁ3,000 per year higher than a property with an EPC of A to C.
When searching for your next apartment, an EPC level of A to C is highly recommended.
Several build-to-rent properties also offer amenities such as high-speed broadband, gym memberships, and co-working spaces all included within the rent, providing residents with a range of added value and potential savings.”
Use your oven to naturally heat your living space
If your home has an open plan kitchen and living space, an easy way to help add a bit of warmth to your home is to use your electric oven.
Once you’ve cooked your meal, turn the oven off and leave the door open.
Over time, the heat from the electric oven will naturally warm your living space enabling you to turn down any radiators or heaters and reduce your energy consumption.
Drop one degree
When heating is a must, research* states that even turning down your thermostat by one degree can save up to ÂŁ145 a year.
Be strategic with your dishwasher
For many modern-day renters, a dishwasher is often considered a deal breaker when selecting a new apartment, however with this comes energy usage.
Filling the dishwasher as much as possible will ensure the appliance is only used every couple of days and won’t massively impact your energy usage.
Defrost your freezer
The more ice that builds up in your freezer, the more work the internal motor must do to keep the freezer cool, which means more energy expenditure.
Defrosting your freezer once or twice a year can save you up to ÂŁ100 in energy bills.
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