Expert shares top tips to reduce energy bills in holiday lets before October increase

Expert shares top tips, for holiday homeowners, to reduce energy bills in time for the autumn increase.

The current spike in energy bills is causing many Brits to rethink and cut back on their gas and electricity usage. This is also causing Brits to rethink their 2022 holiday causing staycations to boom.

“The market Willerby serve is exceptionally strong and all the indications are that this will continue well into the future. Our industry’s fortunes are directly linked to the UK holiday market and there can be no doubt that the staycation is here to stay.”

But as that spike booms, many holiday homeowners will still be feeling the strain of rising bills and further dreading the new increase coming in autumn.

Here are 5 top tips to reduce your energy bills now in time for October when the cap is speculated to increase a further 40-50%.

Switch to LED bulbs
A quick and fairly simple start to making your property more energy efficient and reducing your home’s carbon emissions is to install energy-saving LED light bulbs. Light Emitting Diode (LED) bulbs last longer, are more durable and offer comparable or better light quality than other types of lighting. Good quality LED bulbs use at least 75% less energy, and last 25 times longer than incandescent lighting.

Get a low-flow shower head
Conserve water by installing a flow restrictor on your shower for as little as £30. A water-efficient shower head can reduce water use by up to 40% while lower flow taps could reduce your water use by nearly 70%. The less water you are using, the less energy you’ll need to heat it. It is also worth checking and taking the time to fix any leaks or dripping taps.

Use eco-mode on appliances
Try to use the economy function on appliances in your holiday home, such as dishwashers and washing machines. Using eco-mode means using less water at a lower temperature than other settings.

Curtains, blinds, and flooring
Even little fixes around the home can mount up to significant savings in your energy bills and reduce your holiday home’s carbon footprint. We advise good quality, well-lined curtains and blinds to keep the heat in and cold air out as well as covering any hardwood floors with cost-effective and stylish rugs that help to keep your holiday home warm.

Control your boiler
Fitting time controls to your boiler, whether it is new or old, will be able to prevent energy wastage. Timer controls will allow you to fully control and monitor your property’s energy usage, as well as help you cut the cost of your energy bills.