The Energy Saving Trust’s Tips to Keep Warm This Winter

The Energy Saving Trust has come up with a number of useful tips to help make sure you stay warm this winter, as well as saving a little money.

Watch Your Heating System

If you take a look at your heating controls then there are probably a few things you can do to save energy. Start by only turning on the heating in the rooms you are using, and keeping doors closed to ensure that heat is kept in the room. If you don’t have the right heating controls, get some installed. This will help to save you money in the long run.

Check Your Insulation

Insulation is one of the biggest areas when it comes to saving money and keeping your home warm. Check to see whether your insulation can be improved. Using thicker insulation could save you around £150 a year on your fuel bills.

Your walls are also a problem area. Using wall cavities could save you an additional £115 a year to install. It will only take around two years to recoup the initial costs of having it installed.

Checking your windows and doors is also important. By choosing double glazing, you will make sure that the heat is kept in and that the cold is kept out, helping to save you energy.