Hunt for Phantoms this Easter!

As the Easter holidays hit just after the energy price cap rise, you might be trying to cut back on spending whilst also looking for ways to occupy kids on school holidays.

Even staying at home and 'doing nothing' has a cost. Extra heating and lighting, gaming devices, computers and the TV could add an extra £80 to bills over the two-week school holiday if you're not careful.

Luckily, Loop’s here to help with an activity for all the family that will SAVE you money – go on an Easter Phantom Hunt, the energy-saving egg hunt alternative.

Follow the steps below to create a hunt that will reward kids for saving energy and cut your bill in the process! OK, it's a bit of a stretch to paint this as a fun activity but every unnecessary item you turn off will save you money. There's never been a better time to stop wasting energy.

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What is Phantom Load?

Phantom Load is our name for the wasted energy used by appliances left on, or on standby. Although some things need to stay on, like your fridge and freezer, there are lots of things that don't, and many households could be wasting over £400 as a result. Loop tells you how much you're spending on Phantom Load and how you compare to similar households so you can make smart choices about what to turn off.

Get started on your Easter Phantom Hunt...

Step 1: Depending on the age of your children, first identify and list household appliances for them to find and turn off. We've listed some of the most energy-hungry things to look out for on the map below.

Step 2: Leave Easter treats at each device for them to find. Just make sure younger children are supervised around plugs and electrical items.

Step 3: For older children, each Phantom Load culprit could be accompanied by a clue or riddle to guide them to the next appliance.

Top tip: If the plug or appliance feels warm, it’s using energy! But please be careful around electric heaters and hot lightbulbs!

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That's it for this week, but if you have any questions, drop us a line to support@loop.homes or check out the Knowledge Base.

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Wishing you all the best

The Loop Team

Go on an Easter Phantom Hunt!