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With further gas price rises announced as shortages intensify and energy companies collapse, Britain is set for quite the winter of discontent.
During the past year wholesale gas prices have more than quadrupled. With the weather growing colder by the day and demand for gas rising as a result, we’re now seeing the aftermath of this crisis in our homes.
The latest research has found that gas bills could go up by as much as £500, which is a particularly worrying prospect considering many households are still recovering financially from the Covid-19 pandemic. But you don’t have to take rising gas prices in your stride!
By following these top energy saving tips, you can reduce your gas bill dramatically to see you through winter more affordably.
Smart meter installation has been all the rage over the past few years, with energy companies of all sizes encouraging their customers to come over to the ‘smart side’.
By taking your energy provider up on the offer of smart meter installation, you can better understand your gas and electricity consumption. Using this knowledge, you can see exactly where energy can be saved.
Whilst most of us will be wanting to crank up our central heating, turning down your thermostat by just one degree can slash your energy bill dramatically. The Energy Saving Trust reports savings of up to £150 per year by turning your thermostat down from 25 to 24 degrees.
An extraordinary amount of heating is wasted in the average home, but with the right accessories, you can lower waste and heat your home more cost effectively. Thermal curtains, draught excluders, and window and door draught proofing strips are all simple and affordable ways to limit heat loss.
Bleeding your radiators is a household maintenance task that is often way down the average person’s to-do list.
By bleeding when required, you can keep your radiators working as effectively as they should do and reduce the likelihood of you needing to turn your central heating up. This equals some major energy savings!
Getting your boiler serviced by a Gas Safe registered engineer is another must. Servicing ensures your boiler and wider central heating system is working at maximum efficiency so you can keep your gas bills as low as possible.
Want to get your boiler serviced by a professional or need further advice on making energy saving improvements to your heating and plumbing system? Use Look4 Plumbers to find an experienced plumber near you.