Want to know how to cut your gas bill? Then you’re where you need to be. If you use natural gas to heat your home, you should feel lucky. It’s three to four times cheaper than using electricity to heat it, which means you already pay less each year. But in the winter, you can use up to seven times more gas than in the summer. This can make your annual gas costs go up by a lot. This, along with the price hike and the UK energy crisis, means more people than ever are on the hunt to lower their gas bills.
Turn Down The Thermostat Slightly
One of the easiest ways to save energy is to turn down the heat by one degree. You might not think that such a small change would make much of a difference, but the Energy Saving Trust says that, for example, lowering your thermostat from 20°C to 19°C can save you 10% on your heating bill.
Insulate Your Loft
About 25% of the heat that leaves your house does so through the roof, so insulating it could cut your heating bill by a lot. Again, it’s a good idea to see what the government has said recently to see if help is available.
Replace Your Boiler
Most boilers will last between 10 and 15 years. So if yours is getting a little old, it might be time to switch to one that uses less energy. Talk to us at Bespoke Heating to learn more about your options. If you live in a detached house and replace your old gas boiler with a new A-rated condensing boiler with thermostatic controls, you could save between £260 and £580 a year.