Before you put your central heating on this year you might want to think about how you can save money on your heating bill. I previously included saving money by switching energy suppliers as part of my ways to save more money. However, now as a nation, we are facing a bigger problem all energy suppliers are drastically increasing their rates. With so many people being stressed about money finding a way to save money on household bills would be ideal.

With the cost of living increasing and the energy price increasing, any tips on how to save money are welcome as far as I’m concerned. I have been putting together a list of ways to save on energy bills and I thought now would be a good time to implement these changes and share them with you too. If your sys

Even if these are tips you already know of this is your prompt to implement them now.

Save Money On Your Heating Bill

Heating our homes has always been the biggest energy expense. Most houses use gas central heating which runs through a boiler. The gas used to run our central heating systems is very expensive and is the largest portion of our energy bills.

Ultimately the goal would be to use less gas but still keep our homes warm and cosy. These ways will help you save money on your heating bill.

Keep Draughts Out

Most homes will have double-glazed windows and doors which are great at keeping the warm air in and the cold air out. However, if your windows are over 10 years old they might not be as effective anymore.

This is something you could look into replacing for a long-term solution. This will come with a cost but if you are planning to stay at least another 10 years in your home it could be worth it.

Use draught excluders around any door or window frame where there are any cracks or gaps. There are a few different types of draught solutions depending on the area you are looking to resolve the issue. Under internal doors, you might want to have a look at installing door draught excluder brushes. They screw into the bottom of a wooden door and cover the gap underneath preventing heat from escaping. If the door has a gap around it where it doesn’t quite meet the frame, you could stick a foam tape draught excluder. Very simple to use and comes in a variety of colours to match your home.

If your house has open floorboards you will almost certainly get a breeze coming through them. If you are wanting to keep this style of flooring then look into buying a heavy-duty rug to cover as much of the floor as possible during the colder months. Carpets and wooden overlay floors such as laminate flooring are much better at preventing draughts up through your floorboards.

Caulk skirting board gaps around the floor and along the floor. Then skirting boards are fitted any gaps will be filled in with either a filler or decorators caulk. Over time this can wear away and cracks reappear. They are very simple to cover over again and will prevent further draughts into your home.

Layer Up

This might seem pretty obvious. But when we enter our homes from the outside we usually take off our coats, instantly making us colder. When you take off your outdoor coat try replacing it with an indoor jacket or cardigan-type of garment.

When I’m at home I always remove my shoes. During winter I will always put on a pair of warm slippers or indoor booties. I tend to find if my feet are cold my body is cold. So keeping my feet warm will in turn ensure my body feels warm.

Using large throw blankets or wearing hooded blankets while you sit on your sofa is a great layer to keep warm and cosy. While you sit still you are not using energy so more likely to be colder as you are not generating body heat. Hooded blankets usually completely cover your torso and more, so a great item to layer up with at home.

Heavy curtains or insulated curtains are a great idea to use during the winter months. Not only do they help with keeping the heat in your home they also offer blackout solutions.

Relevant Temperatures

Each room in your home will require a different level of heating to be sufficient to your requirements. For example a small bedroom will not need as much heat to maintain standard room temperature compared to a large lounge.

Most of us prefer to sleep in a slightly cooler bedroom and usually enjoy it 2-3 degrees less than a living area space. Ensure the thermostats on your radiators all work, and you can adjust each room accordingly. Getting these fixed will give you more control over each room and ultimately save you money.

If you are at work all day set your heating to a lower level or keep it off completely until half an hour before you get home. A lot of smart heating systems can be operated by your smartphone or tablet. This is a fantastic way of only using your heating when you need to.

Maintain Your Heating System

Most homes in the UK have a boiler which heats our homes. A lot of people have no idea how old their boiler is and when it was last serviced. The efficiency of your heating is only as good as your boiler allows it to be. Your boiler could be working overtime to accommodate the heat you require, whereas a new or larger boiler might be more energy efficient for your home. If you find a fault it is best to have a Heating Repair call out from a reputable company to fix any issues as soon as possible.

Having a faulty thermostat on your radiator is pointless. You will be unable to control the heat as it will be fixed at a certain level. Replacing thermostats can be done by a plumber and isn’t a long or tedious job for them to do.

Servicing your boiler is a good task to undertake annually as a homeowner. If you schedule a maintenance check at the end of summer, that gives you time to fix any potential issues before the colder weather sets in.

Insulation

A well-insulated home will certainly save you money on your heating bill. If heat is escaping you are wasting money having your heating on as it is just disappearing.

Different parts of your home are responsible for different heat loss. I previously wrote about double-glazed windows and doors being replaced if they are no longer functioning as they should. This is a form of insulating your home.

Most of us think about the insulation in our loft spaces, this is the best place to start as heat rises. When the heat rises to the top of your home the insulation in your loft space is there to keep the heat in. Most houses in the UK are built with the design of keeping the heat in and have loft insulation as standard unless a previous owner has removed it.

Cavity wall insulation is another home-warming option you could look at. Most UK homes are built with cavity walls which can be filled with minimal damage or disruption to the person living there.

A lot of the home maintenance and improvement ideas can be funded through government grants if you meet the criteria. It is always worth researching what funding you could be entitled to if you can not afford to make the changes.

Hopefully, these tips can help save money on your heating bill this winter and many winters to come. Start by making small practical changes like keeping draughts. Enjoy a warm and snuggly home this winter without money worries.

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