Why is my electricity bill so high?

As we still remain in a cost of living crisis and the price of energy remains uncomfortably high, you might be asking yourself every month, why is my electricity bill so high? You probably know the answer to this question. This problem can be caused by a number of factors that you have some control over, but the most common is high heating and lighting costs.

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Ask yourself if your electricity bills are high because you don’t use energy-saving appliances or leave appliances on unnecessarily. Your home will use more energy to stay warm if you are using your heating more during winter and this is when we tend to see higher energy bills. When you do not use renewable energy in the winter, your electric bill will increase. To find out more about renewable options, consider Solar Panel Installation Portishead from https://redbridgeandsons.co.uk/solar-pv-panels/solar-panel-installers-portishead

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When you re-evaluate your electricity usage, it’s a great time to also check the health of your electric meter box just to check there aren’t any external faults causing a misreading in your usage, for example.

Insulation is another reason for a high electric bill. You could be losing heat through window cracks or underneath doors if your home is not well-insulated. Loft insulation is important as heat rises, and you do not want it to escape through your roof and be wasted. The more heat that you can keep in your home, then the quicker you will be able to achieve a comfortable temperature. This reduces how long you have to run your heating.