Home-heating bills in the UK represent the fifth biggest cost for households following rent/mortgage, food, transport, and council tax. Each month, the average household spends £100 on heating bills.
Given this relatively large expense, it makes sense for us to find ways to minimise our heating bills. Today, we have collected a number of tips that will help you to save money on your bills.
Tip 1: Look for a Better Deal
There are two options here:
1. First, you can check with your existing supplier to see if they have a better tariff for you. If you are happy with your supplier and are reluctant to move suppliers, which can potentially open you up to some common problems, such as poor administration, then this is the best option.
2. Secondly, you can use a price comparison site and find the best deal for your area. Some families are saving as much as £300 a year by changing suppliers. It’s quite impressive, especially if you are with one of the big six companies, who tend to charge more for their energy than the smaller companies do.
Tip 2: Bleed the Radiator
You should bleed your radiator once or twice a year to get rid of trapped air in the system. This air will make the system less efficient.
As it is, many people never check their radiators at all. This means that it’s highly likely that their system is inefficient, and as such, that they are paying a lot more for their heating bills than is necessary.
Be sure to bleed your radiators at least once a year, including compact radiators. Some people seem to assume that smaller radiators require bleeding less often. This is not true – all your radiators should be bled at least once a year.
Tip 3: Have an Annual Boiler Service
It’s much better to take preventative action when it comes to your radiators, rather than waiting for something to go wrong.
You should have your boiler serviced each year to ensure that it is safe and running efficiently. This can save you a lot of money in the end and help to address problems and issues before they happen.
Following this advice will help you to save money on your heating bills.
