No matter what the weather is, it is the best time of year to make sure your home is as efficient as possible. But the bathroom is often overlooked.
There are many ways to make your bathroom more efficient. This can reduce your water and electric bills, as well as help, protect the environment.
These are six tips to make your bathroom more efficient.
Repair leaking taps
It is important to fix any hot water leaks immediately. A hot water tap that drips constantly can waste enough water to fill half of a bath within a week.
You should turn off all taps and, if necessary, fix any leaks immediately.
The sign of a leaking or dripping tap is typically a sign that the washer must be replaced. This can be easily done by you.
Water-saving taps
It is amazing how much water you can waste when brushing your teeth and washing your face. Make sure to turn off the tap when you do these things.
Some taps include a water-saving cartridge that allows you to choose between a full flow rate or half the flow rate. This will help to reduce water consumption.
Sensor taps work well too. They only activate when your hand touches or moves over the sensor. After a few seconds, the water will turn off.
Instead of bathing, shower instead
The shower is a better option than the bath to reduce your water bill and carbon emissions. A bath requires more energy to heat.
A shower is a great way to reduce your energy consumption. It uses 20% less hot water than a bath.
Insulation
As up to 25% of heat from your home can escape through your roof, it is a cost-effective way to lower your energy bills.
Loft insulation is easy to do and can be completed in one day. This allows you to have a warm bathroom.
Flushing can help you save water
Flushing your toilet means that water must be filtered and pumped around again. This can lead to a lot more water and energy waste.
A dual flush toilet cistern can help you reduce your water consumption.
New toilets have been designed to be water-efficient, which allows for less water consumption.
You can place a brick inside an older toilet to reduce the space required for water refills.
Switch to LED lighting
You can make your bathroom more efficient by switching to LED lighting instead of the energy-consuming halogen spotlights. This will reduce your electricity consumption by up to 80% and help you to lower your carbon footprint.
Many LED spotlights can be retrofitted to replace standard halogen lamps.
The LED spotlights can also be lit instantly and come in a variety of colours to meet your lighting needs.
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