With the ever increasing cost of living, it is important to understand how you can save money on your heating bill this Winter! Here are our Top 10 Best Ways to Keep Heating Costs Low:
1. Improve your insulation! Adding insulation to your walls, loft and basements really works to stop heat from leaving your home. Placing rugs or carpet on your floors prevents heat from escaping through the ground. Consider installing double glazed windows for further insulation. 2. Minimise draughts! You can help to keep the heat in by sealing draughts around your doors and windows. draught excluders are very useful! Drawing the blinds and curtains at night also helps, especially if you have the thermal kind! However, make sure to open these whilst the sun is shining to let the warmth in. 3. Maximise your heating efficiency! Have your boiler serviced to ensure that it is running as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Consider switching to Betterburn (or Betterburn V for Agas and Rayburns) for longer lasting fuel and reduced servicing problems. 4. Invest in a Watchman Radar! These devices allow you to keep track of your oil usage, making it easier for you to decide when to order. Watchman radars can also alert you to sudden changes in oil levels, which could be due to leakages or theft. 5. Have your tank inspected! Book a FREE Tank Inspection with Western Fuel, to check for any damage, leaks or cracks. This will prevent you from losing any precious oil. 6. Turn down the thermostat! Lowering the thermostat by just 1-2°C can save up to 10% on your yearly heating costs. Aim for 20°C when you're home and awake, and 15-16°C when sleeping or away. 7. Wrap up warm! Wear thick, cosy jumpers, socks and slippers in the house and swaddle yourself in blankets and throws! Hot drinks will also help - tea, coffee, hot chocolate, anything! 8. Use Radiator Reflectors! Install reflective panels behind radiators on external walls to reflect heat back into the room instead of letting it escape through the walls. 9. Close Unused Rooms! Shut doors to rooms you don’t use often to prevent heat from circulating there. Turn down the radiators in those spaces to focus warmth in the rooms you use the most. 10. Order Oil Strategically! It is advised to monitor the market for price changes and by using a local supplier you can ensure you are getting the best value for money. Ordering larger amounts with a longer delivery time can save you considerable money so ensure you do not run low or run out! Boiler Servicing
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