It is inevitable that when the weather starts to get colder, we spend more on heating our homes. But can we make changes to our homes that will bring down the monthly spend on gas and electricity?
Adaptations to our homes don’t need to cost the earth in order for us to save money – sometimes changes to the way that we behave during the winter months can make a difference to our bills.
Smart meters are a fantastic way to monitor our usage of gas and electric and are usually provided free of charge from energy companies. Not only are you no longer required to provide meter readings in order to receive an accurate bill, you can also see how your home uses energy and how small changes to your patterns of behaviour can make a difference to what you pay.
Whilst advances in modern technologies are consistently being made, convenient solutions for heating our homes are readily available to suit our needs, a lot can still be said for traditional methods of keeping the heat inside of our homes.
- Draught proofing
- Thick lined curtains that are closed on an evening
- Keep windows and doors closed
- Wear warm clothes
- Find an ambient temperature – avoid turning the thermostat up and down for the central heating
- Place heat reflectors behind radiators
A new A rated energy efficient boiler is an ideal way to reduce your energy bill – especially if you currently have an old inefficient boiler. Inefficient boilers cost more to operate due to more gas being burnt to heat your home, therefore our customers often find that the savings they make from having a new boiler installed can actually cover the cost of the finance to pay for the boiler replacement. New boiler finance options can be tailored to suit your requirements, therefore give us a call to see how our low monthly repayments and long repayment terms can help you secure a new boiler.
Insulating your home is also an excellent way of retaining heat within your home. Up to 25% of heat is lost through an un-insulated roof. With the correct measures in place, the grant funded room in the roof insulation you could save up to £240 on your fuel bill per year. Check to see if you qualify for grant funding towards insulating your home.
If your home was built from 1920 onwards and has a cavity you could well benefit from having cavity wall insulation. Cavity wall insulation acts as a blanket for your home. In the winter cavity wall insulation stops heat escaping from your property. In the summer the cavity wall keeps the property cool by deflecting the heat from the sun. Cavity wall insulation can make such a difference to your home, and due to the vast majority of the work being done externally, it can be a very quick and hassle free solution to save money and make your home more efficient. Do you qualify for grant funded cavity wall insulation?
Above anything – check to see if your energy provider is giving you the best deal or switch to an alternative provider. By doing this, you could instantly make a saving in comparison to what you are currently paying.
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