With energy bills rising, everyone wants to know how to run their heating and hot water systems more efficiently this winter. Nobody wants something as simple as staying warm to wipe out their bank balances.
But what exactly should you be doing to bring down your bills and save money? Let’s take a look.
Set your heating to come on just before you get home
Don’t leave your heating on all day. Instead, set your thermostat so it comes on a few minutes before you walk in the door. If it’s just a little bit warmer than outside (which it should be), it’ll already feel toasty when you enter.
Use an electric blanket
You don’t need to heat the whole house at night. Using an electric blanket is a great way to stay warm at a low cost.
Use hot water carefully
Only use hot water when absolutely necessary. And make sure that you use it before it has a chance to cool down.
Set your thermostat to 17°C
There’s no reason to crank your thermostat all the way up to 23°C in the winter. Keep it at 17°C and you should still feel comfortable if you are wearing a woolly jumper.
Use night storage heaters
Lastly, you might be able to reduce your heating bills with the help of night storage heaters. These use cheaper economy 7 energy tariffs in the night to store energy and release it during the day.
If you’re looking for a boiler service in the Stainton area or need a brand new boiler installation, get in touch with our team today by phoning 0162 686 111.