WITH Christmas around the corner and rising energy bills, we’re all trying to save a little bit of money where we can.
Thankfully one savvy mum has shared her smart Home Bargains buy – which she claims helped cut her energy bills by 75 per cent.
Claire claimed she cut her bill by 75 per cent and got a £700 refund from her energy providerAlamy
Extreme Couponing And Bargains UKThe savvy mum took to Facebook to share her money-saving hack[/caption]
Extreme Couponing And Bargains UKOther followers of the group had their own suggestions in the comments[/caption]
Claire Cockcroft posted in the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group, suggesting her followers do the same.
She wrote: “We were recently showing about £15/£20 a day in gas and electric without heating, did some investigation and found it to be the lights.
“Bought all new LED bulbs, threw the old ones away and now we don’t go over £5 a day and that’s with some heating on.
“Four-bed extended semi.
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“I even rang Scottish Power to check the in display is accurate and she said yes bulbs can literally sap energy.
“Probably cost me £35 for the bulbs all from Home Bargains as read they were good.
“They’ve reduced my monthly dd and I’ve had a £700 refund. Hope this helps people.”
In the comments, some Facebook users reminded others that the exact saving is dependent on your energy plan.
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Home Bargains have a range of LED lightbulbs available online and in-store, with prices starting at just £2.99.
Fans loved the savvy money-saving idea, with the post gaining more than 2,600 likes and 1,200 comments.
Followers of the post thanked the money-saver for sharing, with one writing:
Another said: “Lucky you I’m with Scottish Power and I’ve been waiting 4 months for a key to put the electricity in my flat into my name!! Good tip with the light bulbs though.”
Although not all were convinced, with some questioning Claire’s math.
One wrote: “None of this story adds up…the electric company refunded you. Why? For energy you used?
Another said: “I wish. I spent a tenner each on new bulbs before the COL crisis and it’s made zero difference. No heating on at all (I switched it off at the fuse box months ago) my 2 girls sit with the light [from the] TV and one has LED strip light. I have a small monitor and a lamp.
“[Washing] machine on twice a week, if that, after 6 pm and cooker on after 6 pm. All appliances are A-C energy grade, yet go through 70+ a week in electric! It’s beyond a joke… shouldn’t have to sit freezing or hungry in this day and age cause most of the income going on energy.”