Four Ways to Reduce Your Energy Bills Next Winter

Well, spring is still in the air, so why on earth are we talking about next winter? Well, because there’s no better time than now to make those changes that will help to keep your bills down next winter. All of the suggestions we outline below are cheaper to install/carry out at this time of year, than in autumn and winter. You might as well make those changes now so you can make savings later. 

1.       Double and triple glazing.

Do you have single paned windows and doors anywhere at home? If you do, then it’s well worth considering switching to double or triple glazing. Such steps will dramatically decrease heat loss, and consequently, reduce your household bills. Our only word of warning is to make sure that you ventilate the property well too; otherwise, the lack of air can lead to issues like damp.

2.       Replace your radiators.

If your radiators are more than 10 to 15 years old, then it could be time to make some changes. Buying trade radiators, rather than replacing each radiator at a time, can massively reduce the cost.

Bulk buying radiators is always cheaper than buying single, retailer, radiators. If you’re thinking of replacing all your radiators at once, definitely consider buying trade radiators. New radiators will always run more efficiently than older radiators will.

3.       Add thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) to your radiators.

These allow you much more control over you heating. They open and close to allow water in and out, so that they maintain a specific temperature. They do this automatically. For instance, you set the TRV to 3, which is a medium heat. When it senses that the radiator is hot enough it closes, and when it sense that it’s too cold it opens. This helps you to save a lot of money, because the radiators adjust to the temperature.

4.       Install draft excluder

Finally, you should use draft excluders to cover any incoming drafts. This will help to minimise heat loss, and will thereby reduce your heating bills.

If you are interested in buying new radiators, then please visit Designer Radiator Direct