As the winter sets in, it’s important to know how to maximise warmth in your home
The winter is drawing closer and the days and nights are getting colder, which means your energy bill will begin to climb. With winter price caps increasing from October, the price of energy bills is a concern for a lot of people.
Luckily, there are a couple of ways you can save money as the colder months draw on with just a few simple and cheap adjustments. The first way you can make your heating more effective is to stick some tin foil behind your radiator.
According to the experts at Moneyboat, this will help to reflect some of the heat back towards your room and is cheaper than reflector foil. Just make sure to use sturdy double-sided tape to keep it adhered to the wall.
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Another way to keep your bills down is to make sure that any gaps in your walls are filled in. Things you might not think about such as keyholes and letterboxes can let in a surprising amount of cold air, especially if the wind picks up so it’s worth covering them.
Insulator tape can be a great way to do this or use a letterbox brush. These can be picked up for £5 at most hardware stores and make a big difference, especially if your letter box leads straight out onto the street.
If you have cracks around the door, window or baseboard of your home then it’s wise to fill these in with filler. For windows, you can use silicone-based sealant to repair any gaps in the seals around the frames, while for cracks in walls or baseboards, it’s best to use plaster or wood-based filler that you can lightly sand once dry.
It’s almost important to make sure your boiler is serviced regularly and ideally, before the cold sets in. By scheduling this check-in before the colder months, any potential issues can be found and dealt with well before the boiler is needed day in, and day out.
In a similar vein, the other thing you can do in the warmer months is bleed your radiators and remove any trapped air. This will let them heat up more effectively when they’re needed in the colder months. It’s also good practice to inspect your radiators for any leaks or corrosion so you can get this fixed before the winter sets in.
