Money Saving Expert tip to save £100s on utility bill just by saying 'yes'

Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert (MSE) team has shared a simple question that could potentially save households hundreds on their annual water bill. The MSE newsletter highlighted the often overlooked water bill, as unlike other utilities, customers are unable to switch providers and are therefore stuck with their local supplier.

This leads to many paying their bills without considering if they could be saving money. Despite an average increase of 6 per cent in water bills across England and Wales in April, the MSE team insists savings can still be made. The key question to ask is: "Do you have more bedrooms in your home than people? ".

If the answer is yes, the MSE team suggests considering a free water meter installation. They explained: "Water bills are based on the old pre-1990 rates system, where the amount you pay is roughly based on your home's rental value, not your usage. So bigger homes tend to pay more, even if they're not consuming much water," reports the Mirror.

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According to the MSE team, if the answer is yes then you should consider installing a free water meter. The team explained: "Water bills are based on the old pre-1990 rates system, where the amount you pay is roughly based on your home's rental value, not your usage. So bigger homes tend to pay more, even if they're not consuming much water."

So if you have three bedrooms but there are only two of you living in the home you may benefit. In England and Wales, you can get a water meter installed for free and these - similarly to energy meters - measures how much you use and bills you accordingly. If you think this is you, then you should use a water meter calculator