The wholesale price of natural gas means heating costs are currently at a record high in the UK. Because of this, you might find yourself struggling this winter. Here’s how you can save money on your gas bill:
- Get a boiler service
- Turn your thermostat down
- Make your home more efficient
A boiler service is essential to prevent breaking down during the colder months. In addition, turning your thermostat down will reduce your gas bill, and you will lose money with inefficient windows and doors.
Book a Boiler Service
In the winter, you depend on your boiler more than ever. But a boiler is a complex machine and requires maintenance. If your boiler isn’t maintained with a regular boiler service, it may break down when you need it most. In addition, an older boiler isn’t as efficient as a new boiler, and an inefficient boiler will use more gas than it should. Therefore, a boiler replacement may be necessary.
Turn Down Your Thermostat
Keeping the heat on is necessary during winter. But you may not be aware that your boiler is more efficient when kept at a constant temperature rather than turning it up and down as needed. You can also save money by turning your thermostat by just 1 degree. It is estimated the average UK household will save £80 per year with this method.
Insulate Your Home
Most new homes in the UK are built to modern safety and efficiency standards. But older homes might require insulation such as loft and wall insulation or double glazing. Both these methods work by trapping air inside the gaps. With single glazing, heat is lost through windows and doors, contributing to increased gas bills.
While numerous factors contribute to your utility bills, you can make your money go a little further this year with these simple changes.
