Use the tips on these pages to guide electricity saving in the shower to save money and reduce CO2 emissions. For more information on these tips check out the electricty saving section.
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-No Cost Tips |
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- Low Cost Tips |
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- Higher Cost or More Difficult Tips |
| Extractor Fan
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Switch the extractor fan off as soon as it has done it's job |
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It's easy to forget to turn them off. |
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Keep the extractor fan vent flaps clean and check they open and close easily |
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This minimises the back pressure on the fan and hence reduces electricity use. |
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If the extractor comes on with the light change it to be separately switched |
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So that it is only on when needed. |
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Fit an extractor fan that turns itself off automatically |
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So that it is only on when needed.
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| Lighting |
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Switch off lights when the room Is empty |
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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. |
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Make sure curtains and blinds are fully drawn back/open |
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To maximise natural light |
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If the shower is bightly lit try lower power bulbs |
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Often the lighting in rooms is brighter than needed |
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Replace all bulbs possible with low energy ones |
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There are now plenty of types available in low energy format. |
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Use light colours when redecorating rooms |
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Light coloured rooms require less power to light them. This works especially well in north facing rooms or rooms with small windows. |
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Replace light fittings where there are no suitable energy efficient bulbs available |
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Obvious targets for this are multiple spot lamp fittings typically found in kitchens.
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| Electric Towel Rails |
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Don't leave them switched on when not needed |
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These appliances can use a lot of electricity |
