Costsavings - help us to save your money

Save Electricity

1.  Switch to LED bulbs to reduce energy consumption.
2. Turn off lights and appliances when they are not in use.
3. Choose energy-efficient household appliances and only run them with full loads.
4. Turn off your TV and computer or put them into sleep mode when not in use.
5. Unplug chargers and electrical devices when they are not in use.
6. Use timers – Set timers on electrical appliances to ensure they are not running unnecessarily.

Save Water

1. Install water-saving showerheads and taps.
2. Take shorter showers and turn off the water when it is not needed.
3. Avoid using more hot water than necessary (hot water costs at least four times as much as cold water).
4. Only run washing machines and dishwashers with full loads.
5. Report leaks to HSB on 010 442 2000.
6. Do not leave the water running while brushing your teeth or washing dishes.
7. The communal laundry rooms are exclusively for residents of the housing association.

Reduce Waste Disposal Costs

1. Dispose of furniture, electronics, hazardous waste, renovation waste and other similar items at Tagene Recycling Centre. This service is completely free for private individuals.
2. Packaging made of plastic, cardboard, glass and metal must be sorted for recycling.
3. Food waste must be disposed of in the designated food waste bins. Food waste collection does not cost the housing association anything.
4. By following these measures, we can reduce the amount of residual waste, which is the most expensive type of waste to dispose of.

Save on Heating Costs

1. When airing out your home, open the windows fully for a short period. The ventilation system will take care of the rest.
2. Replace old window seals. For more information, click here.
3. Submit a maintenance request if you suspect that your radiators need bleeding or are not functioning properly. The housing association is responsible for ensuring that the radiators work correctly.

Additional Tips

Make use of Tagene Recycling Centre, which offers free and unlimited visits, to help reduce the housing association's waste disposal costs.

When replacing household appliances, you can usually arrange for the supplier to take away your old appliances.

The Recycling Station on Körkarlens gata is exclusively for members of the housing association. It must not be used by relatives, friends or other people who are not members.

Do not pour cooking fat or grease down the drains. Instead, wipe grease from frying pans with paper towels and pour excess cooking fat into a suitable container, such as an empty milk carton, before disposing of it in the household waste.

If we all work together and reduce our costs by 10% by following these tips and recommendations, we at HSB Brf Backadalen can collectively save approximately SEK 2,000,000 per year.

Below, we present the housing association's operating costs that we can influence, both in total and per household per month, for the 2024–2025 financial year.