Wickes is giving ten lucky readers £200 worth of vouchers to spend in store*.

And that’s not all! As energy bills reach record highs – and to mark the launch of Wickes Solar – the home improvement retailer has teamed up with TV property guru Phil Spencer to reveal how you can reduce energy bills in the short term, as well as longer-term investments that can add value to your home and even earn you money back, subject to eligibility.

Sharing his top five tips to save on energy, Phil’s ‘do it now’ low-budget energy saving tips include:

The heat is on

Doors and windows are some of the most common areas to suffer from draughts. Help contain heat and boost the effectiveness of your central heating by investing in draught excluders for as little as £6.

Another solution is topping up insulation. Insulation rolls that have a thickness of 200mm or above, or those with a 100mm thickness can be combined with existing insulation to boost effectiveness.

Switch it off

An even easier way to save is by replacing your regular bulbs with LEDs. Switching out just six halogen spotlights with an LED equivalent could save £23/year and 24 kg of carbon dioxide emissions a year.

Keep above water

The cost of water is also a growing concern for Brits. Opt for a water-saving shower head to reduce water usage by up to 50% without compromising performance.

Phil’s ‘think ahead for the future’ tips:

Invest in solar

While solar panels are an investment, it’s one worth making if you can. Not only do they reduce your bills and carbon footprint, but solar panels can also help to increase your home’s EPC rating when combined with other energy saving solutions.

If homeowners are interested in taking this step, Wickes has launched Wickes Solar, powered by Solar Fast, a leading installer of solar panels. Solar Fast has an ‘Excellent’ rating on TrustPilot and their solar panels are offered with a 25-year guarantee

Persist and you will be rewarded

Solar panels could last for up to 30 years. You can even be paid for excess electricity you feed back to the grid if you have an agreement with the government’s Smart Export Guarantee scheme.

*Vouchers must be used in stores and cannot be used to purchase Solar Fast panels or installation.

If you can’t see the form, click here

The competition closes on November 10, 2024.