Martin Lewis wants you do this one simple 'forgotten' trick to save money on bills
The Money Saving Expert team described water bills as the "forgotten utility" due to the lack of opportunities to switch to a different provider.
Martin Lewis recommends fitting a water meter to save money
Martin Lewis has advised Brits that they could save £100s in bills by installing a free water meter.
The Money Saving Expert team described water bills as the "forgotten utility" due to the lack of opportunities to switch to a different provider.
Due to the structure of water providers in the UK you are stuck with the provider that operates in your area.
The average price of water bills rose by six percent in April across England and Wales and could still be on the rise.
The team from MSE warns that households could still be able to save money by asking yourself the simple question "Do you have more bedrooms in your home than people?"
If the answer to this question is yes then the MSE team advises: "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."
This means that people with bedrooms that aren't currently being used could benefit from the water meter installation.
These water meters are free to install and accurately measure how much water your household uses and thereby calculate your bills.
The MSE team advises that Brits considering the water meter installation should use a water calculator which tells you your estimated water bills cost through asking questions about your water consumption.
The MSE team said: "If the water calc shows savings are likely, but you want a more formal assessment, your water firm can do that. For some, especially in big houses with few people, the savings can be massive.
"If you voluntarily fit a meter, with most (though not all) firms you've up to two years to change your mind and go back for free, so if it doesn't work for you, don't worry."
Water meters can be installed for free and you can apply for one through your water provider either through their website or through a phone call.
In the UK, water companies give you two years to trial a water meter and will allow you to switch back if it doesn't work out to your household's benefit.