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Levi Winchester

Thousands of homes could save £350 on energy bills by making six easy changes

Households could save £350 on their energy bills by making six simple changes in their home.

This is according to new tips pulled together by Citizens Advice and Energy Savings Trust.

The advice includes turning appliances off standby, draught proofing windows and doors and not overfilling the kettle.

These may sound obvious changes to make, but they could make a big difference to your energy bill in the long-run - without impacting your lifestyle.

Energy bills are a huge source of worry for many Brits right now after prices sky-rocketed over the last year.

The typical energy bill for an average household is £2,500 because of the Energy Price Guarantee - although this isn't an absolute cap on what you pay.

Energy bills have rocketed this year (Getty Images)

The Energy Price Guarantee puts a limit on how much you can be charged for each unit of gas and electricity you use, along with the standing charges.

This means if you use more energy, you'll pay more - or reduce your consumption, and you'll pay less.

The Energy Price Guarantee is due to rise to £3,000 in April.

Cut your energy bill by £350

  • Turning your appliances off standby could save you £65 a year

  • Draught proofing windows, doors and blocking cracks around your home could save you up to £125 a year

  • Turning off lights when you leave a room could save you £25 a year

  • Washing your clothes at 30 degrees and doing one less machine run a week could save you around £34 a year

  • Reducing your shower time to 4 minutes can save you £95 a year

  • Avoiding overfilling the kettle could save you £13 a year

Total savings: £357

Gillian Cooper, head of energy policy for Citizens Advice, said: “Millions of people are struggling with sky high energy bills.

“These expert tips should help you safely save money and make sure you’re getting all the support you’re entitled to.

“We also know many people are already doing everything they can and are still stretched beyond their limit.

“If you’re in this situation, you’re not alone - talk to your supplier or come to Citizens Advice for free, independent support.”

Citizens Advice has this week put together TikTok videos to help people manage their energy bills - you can view these savings tips here.

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