As winter approaches, energy price caps have been raised, meaning millions of households will pay more for gas and electricity. The increase is expected to add about 5% to bills that are already rising and remain at record levels.
With new rates going into effect today, January 1, now is a good time to inspect your home and make money-saving changes. A good start is to lower the thermostat a few degrees and turn off the lights when not in use. However, there are a few other things you can try, including turning on power saving features on your Sky Q box and Samsung TV.
For example, Sky Q has an "eco mode" setting that puts the box into deep sleep at night when not in use, preventing it from drawing as much power from the meter.
To check if your box is set to Eco mode, go to Settings > Settings and select Preferences . Here you get three different standby modes with an option to turn on echo.
Next, it's worth checking your TV and checking that most manufacturers, including Samsung, offer energy saving options.
This power saving option basically automatically changes the brightness of the screen. Therefore, when you watch TV at night, the screen drops to a lower level, using less energy.
“If you want to save on electricity and your TV's power consumption, check out the power and power saving features on your Samsung Smart TV,” Samsung explains on its website.
“You can reduce your energy use by changing your energy choices, and there are other ways to save energy.
“The energy-saving features of Samsung Smart TVs can help reduce energy consumption and eye strain when watching TV in a dark room. Create comfortable viewing conditions by controlling power consumption."
How to reduce the power consumption of your Samsung TV
Step 1: Press the Home button and go to Settings.
Step 2: Select General > Energy & Savings.
Step 3: Select specific settings and press "Select" on your remote to activate the feature
Of course, these changes won't eliminate all energy problems, but every little change will help and save a few cents on costs.
Let's talk about the upcoming price increase. Emily Seymour, which one? The energy editor says: "Energy bills will increase by around 5% in January and, with prices even higher than before the energy crisis, some families will still struggle to pay their bills."
“If you're worried about paying high bills, help is available. Talk to your energy provider about a payment plan you can afford and see if you qualify for government assistance programs.
“We recommend anyone who doesn't have a smart meter have their meter read around December 31 to ensure they pay the lowest rate for all units they use before the rate increases.” Regular transmission of meter readings is a good idea and a guarantee. Correct calculation.
“Prices are expected to fall in April. If you have a variable rate, the cap reduction will automatically apply in April. If you're on a fixed contract, it's worth checking your exit costs to see if prices drop in the spring and whether you want to move to a variable tariff or a cheaper tariff.
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