Saving Electricity In The Bathroom

Use the tips on these pages to guide electricity saving in the bathroom to save money and reduce CO2 emissions. For more information on these tips check out the electricty saving section.

-No Cost Tips

- Low Cost Tips

- Higher Cost or More Difficult Tips

 

Extractor Fan		Switch the extractor fan off as soon as it has done it's job
		It's easy to forget to turn them off.
		Keep the extractor fan vent flaps clean and check they open and close easily
		This minimises the back pressure on the fan and hence reduces electricity use.
		If the extractor comes on with the light change it to be separately switched
		So that it is only on when needed.
		Fit an extractor fan that turns itself off automatically
		So that it is only on when needed.
Lighting		Switch off lights when the room Is empty
		A hundred watt light bulb switched on for one hour every day costs over £1 a quarter to run. A low energy bulb switched on for one hour a day costs around 20p a quarter to run.
		Make sure curtains and blinds are fully drawn back/open
		To maximise natural light
		Use light coloured shades on lights
		Dark shades cut down the amount of light from bulbs
		If the bathroom is bightly lit try lower power bulbs
		Often the lighting in rooms is brighter than needed
		Replace all bulbs possible with low energy ones
		There are now plenty of types available in low energy format.
		Use light colours when redecorating rooms
		Light coloured rooms require less power to light them. This works especially well in north facing rooms or rooms with small windows.
		Split control of lights where there are more than one in a room
		If a room has more than one light (in different positions) have them rewired to enable them to be controlled separately
		Replace light fittings where there are no suitable energy efficient bulbs available
		Obvious targets for this are multiple spot lamp fittings typically found in kitchens.
Shaver Socket		Don't use shaver sockets combined with a light
		If combined with a light and it is switched don;t use it to charge shavers since you are paying for running the light as well - use a suitable adaptor into a normal socket.
		Make sure that it is only on when the shaver is plugged in
		This fact can be difficult to identify. These can be either sockets on their own or combined with a light. If it is on permanently then power is being wasted.
		Replace the shaver socket with a switched one not combined with a light
		There are now plenty of types available in low energy format.
Electric Towel Rails		Don't leave them switched on when not needed
		These appliances can use a lot of electricity. Adjust the thermostat correctly.