I tested water saving gadgets to see if they help you save money

Although my household bills tend to be quite low, my water bill has been creeping up over the years. The house I live in had a water meter installed before we moved in – which can help some people save money but unfortunately hasn’t worked for us. So I decided to order some free water saving equipment from WaterSure to see if it could help me save money during the cost of living crisis, but did it make a difference?

While my latest water bill hasn’t arrived yet, a 10-minute shower now costs around 73p per electric shower – so I’ve worked out that if I can reduce this we could save £75 a year.

I’ve also installed my free save-a-flush-bag, a water saving shower head and tap water saving devices so my savings could be as much as £100 a year.

It’s also worth calling your water provider as I managed to get my bill reduced by £7 a month just by questioning why it keeps increasing.

Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis said it’s difficult to say whether someone would be better off with a water meter as it varies depending on
household’s usage and the water company.

It asks questions about your water use, how many people live at home, the number of showers taken a week and things like whether you have a dishwasher and water the garden.

After inputting what you’re paying at the moment, it then tells you your estimated costs if you have a meter – so you can make an informed decision before making the switch.

Express.co.uk has been testing other ways people can save money this winter to see which money saving tips actually work.

With heating bills double what they were last year and set to rise again in April, we tested seven cheap ways to heat your home without putting on the heating.