Wickes Launches Online Interactive Sustainable House

• New survey by home retailer Wickes on the nation’s attitudes to rising energy prices has revealed the top items Brits are snapping up to save money
• The study of 1,000 Britons revealed 91% cite the rising cost of energy as their biggest concern this winter
• This news comes as Wickes launches energy-saving tool to help Britons to save money in the home

New research has found that energy saving plugs, air fryers, draught excluders and radiator foil, have topped the list of products Brits are buying to help reduce energy costs in the home. 

The research by home improvement retailer Wickes who surveyed over 1000 UK homeowners and rental tenants, also found that nearly all those surveyed (97%) say they are taking action to increase the energy efficiency of their homes and that the rising cost of energy is their biggest concern (91%). 

Over two-thirds (68%) of home improvers have already bought products to help lower their energy bills, with Energy saving plugs (30%), air fryers (26%), draught excluders (19%) and radiator foil (19%) topping the list of the most sought after items. 

Nearly two thirds (65%) of UK households now also have loft insulation, and further figures found there has been an increase of more than a third (35%) in energy saving products being installed over the last six months, with loft insulation one of the most popular. Nearly three in four (74%) also plan to invest in money-saving items in the future. 

The survey revealed that almost two thirds (65%) believe home improvement retailers could be doing more, in response Wickes has now launched a new interactive tool in a bid to help customers cut down on energy usage and costs amid the cost of living crisis.  

The ‘Wickes Interactive Sustainable House’ is an online hub that provides an easy-to-follow guide on how to increase energy efficiency and reduce bills. The advice, supplied by Wickes’ Sustainability Category Development Director Teresa Paul, covers all aspects of the home from water, heating and electricity and can be applied to lofts, windows, chimneys, showers and lighting.  

Teresa Paul, Sustainability Category Development Director at Wickes says:

“The cost-of-living crisis is affecting millions of people up and down the country, and we know people are doing all they can to try and cut down on their energy usage.  We want to support our customers through this challenging period by providing useful advice that can help to reduce the cost of household bills. The new interactive energy saving guide is an easy and simple hub which will help customers find products, provide ideas and DIY guides to save money”.

This new interactive tool features eight rooms and spaces around the home, both interior and exterior, each of which feature a link to a product or handy tip for increasing energy efficiency. 

Source : Wickes 

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