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Top tips to save energy this winter

Follow these simple steps to save on your energy bills this winter

With soaring energy prices, we're all looking for ways we can make savings on our energy bill each month, so we wanted to share some simple changes you can make to be more energy efficient and save money.

Turn your thermostat down by one degree
You could save up to £80 a year by turning the heating down by just one degree. An estimated 17 million households in the UK could save as much as £1.4 billion by turning their thermostats down by just 1°C from the current average temperature of 21°C. According to uSwitch, higher temperatures are one of the biggest contributors to higher energy bills and carbon emissions, so making a small change to the temperature in your home can make a big difference.

 

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Programme your boiler to maximise comfort and save money
Our research found that only 27.3% of people schedule their boilers, meaning their boilers are unlikely to be operating as efficiently as possible, and homes won't be maintaining the optimum comfortable temperature.

Investing in a smart thermostat like the Google Nest Learning Thermostat gives you full control over the temperature of your home from wherever you are, and the smart technology learns from your habits and can build a schedule that works perfectly for your household so your boiler is operating as efficiently as possible.

 

Use a smart meter to help understand where you’re using the most energy
Smart meters can help you better understand your energy usage via the in-home display that comes with your smart meter. With more information on your day-to-day energy use, you can see when you’re using the most energy, and identify ways to cut back and in turn save money.

 

Use thermostatic radiator valves to control the temperature room by room
Installing thermostatic radiator valves and using them with your thermostat could save £75 per year according to the Energy Saving Trust. It recommends using the thermostat to control the heat in your main living space and using thermostatic radiator valves to lower the heating in rooms you don't use as often.

 

 

 

Keep the boiler on, even while you're away
To prevent frozen pipes, which can cause hundreds of pounds of damage, the Energy Saving Trust recommends you leave the heating on to some degree during winter, even if you're not there. Check your home insurance policy before you go away. The rule of thumb is to keep your heating at a minimum 18 degrees, rather than switching it off completely.

your boiler will use a small amount of gas rather than frozen pipes or big spikes in gas consumption by turning it on and off

 

Check you have the best boiler type for your home 
The best boiler for you will depend on your lifestyle, the size of your home and the number of people living there. A standard boiler may be a better option for larger households who use lots of water, however, combi boilers can be more efficient as they don’t leave water sitting in a tank where it can lose heat.

The main thing which will affect how expensive your boiler is to run is its efficiency. Having an A-rated condensing boiler (standard or combi) will be cheaper to run than an older non-condensing boiler. Research from the Energy Saving Trust shows that you could save over £550 on your annual energy bill by replacing your boiler with one that's more efficient.

If your boiler is due an upgrade, get a fixed price quote from us today by answering a few simple questions about your home.

 

Use insulation to make sure no heat is being wasted
In addition to wall, roof and floor insulation keeping the heat in your home, insulating your water tank, pipes and radiators is a quick and easy way to improving efficiency; saving energy and therefore money. With options such as a hot water cylinder jacket, which you can fit yourself and only costs around £15, you can quickly as easy start making improvements.

Get your boiler serviced

Servicing your boiler will help save on your gas bills, a cleaning boiler with a cleaner filter will ease the boilers workload through a tough winter.

A one off boiler service typically costs where from £65 and winter warmer service plans give you even more peace of mind for a low monthly fee to make sure your boiler is well maintained and running as efficiently as possible.

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