Save Energy: Our Tips for an Energy Efficient Bathroom

Finding ways to save money around the home doesn’t have to mean sacrificing comfort. The bathroom, the centre of busy morning routines and cosy evening wind downs, is a surprising place to cut energy costs.

This list of easy tips for an energy efficient bathroom will help you enjoy your relaxing bubble bath that much more, all while saving money and the planet. Win-win!

We all love a hot shower, but did you know that showers use 25% of domestic water? By simply cutting down your shower time by two minutes, you can save litres of water and an estimated £43 a year per person on your utility bills!

Another way to create an energy efficient bathroom is to swap out your old shower heads and taps. Water saving shower heads and taps can reduce water use in your home. In particular, a water saving shower head can save up to 30 litres of water per shower. 

Switching to low-flow bathroom fittings could save you up to £120 a year on your utility bills.

Leaving the tap running while brushing your teeth wastes nearly 9,000 litres of water per year. It may sound simple, but getting into the habit of turning off the tap while brushing your teeth can help you save money around the home.

Lowering your water heater temperature by a few degrees can make a big difference. For a 20% reduction, you could save up to 9% with the average home saving £65 a year. I know what you’re thinking but don’t worry—you will still have heated water. 

Bear in mind that you must have a condensing combi boiler to safely change your heating flow temperature yourself. But if you do have a combi boiler, you can control the flow temperature directly on the boiler itself. You can also change it back at any time if you feel your water is taking a little too long to heat up.

Another small but easy change is to keep bathroom doors closed while using hot water. This traps in all the heat and steam, meaning less energy is needed to keep the room cosy. It’s free, simple and effective.

If your toilet is older, it might be time to consider a dual-flush model. They’re specifically designed to use less water per flush. It’s estimated that a person’s daily average for flushing is about 25p per day which drops down to 9p a day if you have a dual flush system. 

If switching your old toilet isn’t a possibility, you could also try:

• Adding a sand or pebble-filled plastic jug or bottle to your toilet tank. By placing the jug or bottle in the toilet tank, less water is needed to fill the tank. Therefore less water will be used when you flush. 

Adding a Save-A-Flush cistern displacer to achieve the same affect, saving 1.2 litres of water with every flush.

Why not try ditching your old bulbs for energy-saving LEDs? They use up to 90% less energy and last longer, saving you around £35 annually. Bright idea, right?