

Energy Mythbusting
Spend less on gas and electricity
Should you keep your heating on all day on low? And what about painting radiators black? We've gone on an energy mythbusting mission to see whether the energy efficiency experts think common tricks to cut energy usage really work. With so many of us at home more often right now, and with the weather getting colder, this is key. But it's not just about using less, you could save £100s/year by switching – do a five-minute comparison via our Cheap Energy Club.
Tip Email
FREE Weekly MoneySaving email
For all the latest deals, guides and loopholes simply sign up today - it’s spam free!
Energy-saving tips 'n' tricks (and how we've answered 'em)
We've answered the questions we can below, but as we are experts on MoneySaving, not the intricate science behind using less energy, on the more techy questions we've sought advice from the specialists at the Energy Saving Trust, and consulted other experts – including British Gas and an independent plumber – while also finding out what MoneySavers on Facebook, Twitter and the MSE Forum have to say.
As is often the case in the world of science, not everyone agrees on every point so there isn't always a definitive answer, but these tips will at least help you make an informed decision.
Here are the key questions you asked, with their answers below.
Join the 1,000s who've signed up to our new, free, easy MSE auto-compare-and-switch tool to save £100s every year.
MSE Autoswitch is perfect for those who want to stay on a top tariff without any effort – and many have already joined in their droves. Tell us your priorities (eg, price, service, name you know, green, fixed, exit penalties) and we'll compare and pick YOUR top whole-of-the-market tariff based on that. Then annually, with just a one-click verification, we'll autoswitch you to YOUR new top deal based on those preferences. Don't worry, it's totally free and you're not committed until you confirm.
Tip Email
FREE Weekly MoneySaving email
For all the latest deals, guides and loopholes simply sign up today - it’s spam free!

Spotted out of date info/broken links? Email: brokenlink@moneysavingexpert.com
Clever ways to calculate your finances